Assessing the Effects of Terrorism on the Living Conditions of Residents in Garissa County, Kenya
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Date
2024-05
Authors
Mbindyo, Jedidah Ndinda
Masiga, Casper
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IJRISS
Abstract
Garissa County is prone to terrorism activities. Frequent terror attacks in Garissa County have had economic
effects on the livelihoods of local people in Garissa County. The research sought to determine the effects of
terrorism on the living conditions of Garissa County residents. The study targeted residents, chiefs, national
police officers and women groups who have been in Garissa sub-county which is in close proximity to Garissa
University College where a terror attack occurred in 2015. A sample size of 399 was obtained from 163,914
residents in Garissa sub-county. The survey utilized random and purposive sampling to select the study
participants. Data was collected using questionnaires, scheduled interviews and focus group discussions.
Quantitative data was analyzed by means of descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in forms of
means, percentages, and standard deviations. Qualitative data from the interviews and Focus Group
Discussions was tape recorded, and analyzed qualitatively and presented in narratives. The study found that the
effects of terrorism on residents are broad ranging from health issues to economic problems; terrorism
diminishes the living conditions of the residents in Garissa County, Terrorism event diminishes the quality of
life by creating anxiety and uncertainties, chasing away investors and entrepreneurs who create employment
opportunities, hence reducing income levels. The study proves its value to a number of stakeholders such as,
the government, Kenya police, residents and future researchers, by recommending on how to improve counterterrorism mitigation strategies and consequently reduce terrorist attacks leading to improved quality of life.
The study particularly recommends the government to focus on intelligence led community policing, to
improve information flow and sharing, create research platforms which checks for vulnerability and commit to
improving security related technology
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Keywords
Counter-terrorism, Livelihood, Social-Economic, Terrorism
Citation
Ndinda, M. J., & Masiga, C. (2024). Assessing the Effects of Terrorism on the Living Conditions of Residents in Garissa County, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 8(5), 86-96.