Security Governance and Law Enforcement by the National Police Service in Nairobi City County, Kenya
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2024-04
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Security governance draws on the principles of good governance and state law enforcement with a vital feature of good law enforcement, as a major role of the police institution. This study examined security governance practices and their influence on law enforcement by Kenya National Police in Nairobi City County. The following objectives guided the study; the impact of organizational framework, legal framework, budgetary distribution, process implementation, and public engagement on law enforcement by the National Police in Kenya. The conclusions and recommendations of the research aimed at strengthening security governance will allow the National Police Service to value and preserve human integrity and to preserve and safeguard the civil rights of all individuals as the country moves towards the fulfillment of Kenya's Vision 2030. The institutional theory of Police and legitimacy theory were examined to anchor the study. The study adopted a “cross-sectional design in nature owing to its in-depth examination of the role of government in law enforcement in Kenya. As Per the Kenya National Police Data used in the study, 548 senior police officers were used as subjects for the report. This study surveyed 226 senior police officers in Kenya, who were allocated proportionally to the eight administrative regions and formations. Data was collected using questionnaires and supplemented by interviews.
The study examined the impact of various factors on law enforcement in Kenya, specifically focusing on organizational framework, legal framework, budgetary distribution, process implementation, and public engagement. Through coding, interpretation, evaluation, and synthesis of data, it was determined that these variables collectively exerted a positive influence on the effectiveness of law enforcement within the National Police Service.
The findings recommended that enhancing leadership practices, establishing transparent promotion policies, and improving communication channels within the service were crucial steps for enhancing effectiveness and administration. Furthermore, the study underscored the importance of aligning internal and external regulatory structures to ensure accountability to citizens, advocating for independent operational planning and management, and prioritizing citizen participation for achieving national security goals while upholding human rights
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A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Security Management and Policing Studies at Kenyatta University, April, 2024
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1. Kibaba Makokha