Deliberative Policy Framework and Security Management Along Kerio-Valley Region, Kenya
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2025-11
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Over the last decades, there has been contention that insecurity within Kerio Valley
region perpetuated by community bandits is embedded on cultural beliefs, narratives,
values, metaphors and norms. The objectives of the study were to establish the effects of
integrative negotiation, argumentative approach, use of narratives and metaphors on
security management. The study was grounded on advocacy coalition framework,
negotiation theory and the punctuated equilibrium theory. This study’s philosophical
underpinning is anchored on constructivism and mixed method (descriptive and
inferential statistics). The study’s population was fifty-nine thousand, nine hundred and
thirty eight (59,938) participants drawn from National Government Administrative
Officers, elected leaders, National Security Organs’ representatives, religious
organizations, schools Teachers, community elders and household heads. The study,
linked to pragmatism, apportioned a sample size of four hundred and fifty-five
respondents through random sampling in which semi-structured questionnaires and
scheduled interviews were utilized. The pilot study comprising 10% of the sample
respondents was carried out in Laikipia and Samburu counties being the receivers of
criminal spillover from the region. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive
analysis and correlational analysis. Ethical considerations in research, respondents’
consents, confidentiality, secrecy and anonymity were guaranteed. The study obtained
written clearance to conduct research from Kenyatta University, National Commission
for Science Innovation and Technology and other relevant regulatory agencies. The
analyzed research data was presented on tables, and graphs. The study was able to obtain
a 90.11% response rate from the entire targeted sample. The correlation tests showed a
positive and significant effect of deliberative policy framework on security management.
The multiple regression showed that argumentative approach, integrative negotiation,
metaphors and narratives had positive and significant effect on the security management
at a rate of 31.44%, 48.24%, 27.50% and 1.32% respectively. The study recommends that
deliberative policy framework as a negotiation process involving security management in
Kerio Valley region be regulated. The regulations ensure a mediated process where
professionals and other community elites only serve an advisory role and do not infringe
on the rights of other stakeholders.
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A Thesis Submitted to the School Of Law, Arts and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Degree in Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy And Management of Kenyatta UniversityNovember 2025
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Wilson K. Muna
Heather Kipchumba