Community Policing Strategies and Counter-Terrorism Initiatives in Garissa County, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Mutugi, Fredrick Kimathi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-03-11T08:51:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-03-11T08:51:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-11 | |
| dc.description | A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Management in the School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences of Kenyatta University, November 2024 Supevisors: 1.Linnet Hamasi 2.Francis Mulu | |
| dc.description.abstract | Community Policing Strategies and Counter-Terrorism Initiatives in Garissa County, Kenya; explores the effectiveness of community participation in counter-terrorism efforts. Terrorism is a global security threat in the twenty first century and Kenya is no exception especially Garissa County which faces frequent terror attacks. In response to the growing threat of terrorism in Garissa County, this study examines strategies for enhancing community involvement. This study addresses the need to improve community participation in counter-terrorism efforts, with the general objective being to evaluate community policing strategies in counter-terrorism initiatives. Specifically, the study aimed to evaluate existing strategies, the significance of community intelligence and approaches to increasing community participation in counter-terrorism efforts. Grounded in the Partnership Theory, Cultural Change Theory and Erickson’s Identity Theory of Counter-Terrorism, the research utilized a cross-sectional survey design with structured questionnaires, targeting a sample of 384 individuals from Garissa County. Community policing appreciates the need for multi-stakeholder cooperation in counter-terrorism initiatives, founded on the mutual benefits of the stakeholders. Data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Key findings are that community policing strategies used in Garissa County are inter-faith dialogue, partnerships with locals and organizations and guidance and counseling of former terror convicts. There exists a suspicious relationship between law enforcers and locals which undermines intelligence gathering due to religious profiling. The findings underscore the critical role of community policing strategies, highlighting the necessity of strong collaboration between law enforcement and local communities. To strengthen links between communities and law enforcement, these efforts must be supported by ongoing efforts to develop trust. The study concludes that enhancing community participation requires increased engagement, better coordination of related programs, improved training and funding and the use of modern technology. This study recommends a change in policing culture and improved multi-stakeholder collaboration on terrorism. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/29765 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.title | Community Policing Strategies and Counter-Terrorism Initiatives in Garissa County, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Thesis |