Security Measures and Border Security at Namanga One Stop Border Post, Kajiado County, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Oyosi, Erick Ochieng | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-03-05T07:37:08Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-03-05T07:37:08Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-11 | |
| dc.description | A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Master of Security Science and Management Studies in the School Law, Arts and Social Sciences of Kenyatta University, November 2024. Supervisor George Oyombra | |
| dc.description.abstract | The border administration policies emphasize the necessity for all participants in border management to be engaged to enhance the effectiveness of border operations. Security measures are normally enhanced along the border posts to improve on the national security of a given country by preventing entrance of terrorists, illegal goods and human trafficking. These security measures ensure safety at the border. The primary objective was to evaluate the efficacy of security strategies and border security management at Namanga OSBP. The specific objectives were as follows: to determine the effects of physical patrol on border security management at the Namanga one stop boarder post, Kajiado county, Kenya, to investigate the effects of integrated scanners on border security management at the Namanga one stop boarder post, Kajiado county, Kenya, and to examine the effects of electronic surveillance systems on border security management at the Namanga one stop boarder post, Kajiado county, Kenya. The research utilized Panic Theory of Border Management and the Segmentation Theory of Border Control. A descriptive survey research design was utilised. The population comprised of the employees at the Namanga OSBP, including police officers, customs officials, immigration officers, and National Intelligence Service employees, among others. The research used stratified random sampling. The data was collected via the use of questionnaires. Data analysis was done with the help of SPSS and then presented using tables, percentages, graphs and pie charts. This study found out that border security is complex and it requires various interventions, which entails a combination of technology and human security personnel for effective operations. In regard to objective one, the researcher finds that physical patrol emerges as a fundamental border security management measure, and is considered essential in enhancing security at the border point by minimizing insecurity incidents and eliminating potential of border security breaches. In regard to objective two, the researcher finds that integrated scanners have been critical in the management or improvement of security at the border points. For the third objective, the researcher also finds a positive correlation between the electronic surveillance and effective border security management, hence observing that electronic surveillance is critical in the management of border security and in the improvement of services. Based on the findings, this study concluded that various security measures, including physical patrols, integrated scanning, and electronic monitoring, are essential in the management of border security and in enhancing services. A major recommendation of the study is to promote greater multi-agency and multi-stakeholder collaboration as a means of detaining individuals attempting to enter a country illegally and effectively seizing any contraband goods. This necessitates more efficient border patrols and surveillance strategies. Additionally, the study suggests exploring technologies such as Big Data and the Internet of Things to improve security, as well as examining cross-border politics in relation to border security management. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/29695 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.title | Security Measures and Border Security at Namanga One Stop Border Post, Kajiado County, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Thesis |