Assessment of Security Intelligence Analysis Impacts to Humanitarian Communities Safety and Security in Kenya
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2024-10
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Security intelligence analysis involves the
systematic collection, evaluation, and
interpretation of information to understand
potential threats. For humanitarian
communities, this means understanding the
dynamics of criminal activities, political
tensions, economic conditions, and other
external factors that may disrupt their
operations. Through crime analysis, NGOs
identified patterns and trends that may
indicate emerging threats, such as increased
crime rates in areas where they operate or
targeted attacks against humanitarian
workers. The current study aimed to assess
the security intelligence analysis impacts to
humanitarian communities’ safety and
security in Kenya. The study objectives
were; to evaluate how humanitarian
communities incorporate open-source
information into their security assessments
and decision-making processes related to
safety and security and to explore the
patterns and trends of criminal activities
and how these dynamics impact the safety
of humanitarian communities. The study
was guided by PESTLE analysis theory and
Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) theory. The
study adopted a descriptive research design.
The target population for this study
consisted of includes program managers, IT
personnel, and security officers. There are
about 6,000 registered NGOs in the
country. A combination of purposive and
stratified sampling techniques was utilized
to select participants for this study. The
sample size included 200 respondents,
which is adequate for achieving statistical
significance and enabling in-depth analysis.
Data was collected using structured
questionnaires. Data analysis involved
quantitative methods. The quantitative data
obtained from the structured questionnaires
was analyzed using statistical software such
as SPSS. Descriptive statistics, including
frequencies and percentages. Further,
regression analysis was used to explore the
relationship between information security
practices and the safety and security of
NGOs. The findings revealed that a
significant relationship (r = 0.75) between
crime hotspots and the presence of NGOs,
indicating that NGOs operating in areas
with higher crime rates face greater security
challenges. Furthermore, a positive
correlation (r = 0.68) was found between
the regular use of open-source information
and the effectiveness of security
assessments, suggesting that organizations
that actively integrate open-source
intelligence are better equipped to
anticipate and respond to emerging threats.
The study concluded that NGOs face
multiple security challenges, including
crime, cyber threats, political unrest, and
social disruptions, which significantly
affect their operations. The use of security
intelligence, specifically through crime and
threat analysis, enables these organizations to anticipate risks, prepare for potential
disruptions, and respond effectively to
emerging threats. The study recommended
that government should establish
frameworks that encourage closer
collaboration between security agencies
and NGOs. Through sharing intelligence
data, especially regarding crime patterns
and emerging threats, the government may
help NGOs stay informed and better
prepare for potential security challenges.
Regular engagement through workshops
and training sessions will also foster trust
and cooperation.
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Mburu, A. M. (2024). Assessment of security intelligence analysis impacts to humanitarian communities safety and security in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, 2(4), 345-359.