Influence of Migration Policies on Human Trafficking Patterns in Garissa County, Kenya (2019 – 2024)
| dc.contributor.author | Rotich, Julius | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-02-24T09:11:34Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-02-24T09:11:34Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-10 | |
| dc.description | A Research Project Submitted to the School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences for the Requirement of the Award of Master of Security Science and Management of Kenyatta University, October, 2025 Supervisor: 1.Bernard Munyao Muiya | |
| dc.description.abstract | Human trafficking remains a critical challenge in Kenya’s border management, particularly along the Kenya–Somalia frontier, where irregular migration and porous terrain exacerbate security risks. This study examined the effectiveness of policy interventions in the management of human trafficking at the Kenya–Somalia border in Garissa County. The specific objectives were to: assess the role of policy interventions in managing human trafficking; analyse the determinants affecting their effectiveness; and evaluate their influence in addressing trafficking risks and vulnerabilities. The study was anchored on the Transnational Organized Crime Theory and the Migration Systems Theory. A cross-sectional survey design integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches was adopted. The target population comprised 466 participants, from which a sample of 215 respondents was selected. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. Findings revealed that although migration policies and interventions have improved surveillance and reduced trafficking incidents at formal border points, their overall impact remains limited by resource constraints, corruption, weak inter-agency coordination, and political interference. The study also established that restrictive policy measures often push migrants toward irregular routes, thereby increasing their exposure to traffickers. These results highlight a paradox whereby measures designed to enhance border control can inadvertently heighten trafficking risks. The study concludes that Kenya’s policy interventions are vital but insufficiently effective due to structural, institutional, and operational weaknesses. It recommends strengthening enforcement capacity, enhancing cross-border collaboration, and updating migration frameworks to balance national security priorities with the protection of vulnerable populations | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/32561 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.title | Influence of Migration Policies on Human Trafficking Patterns in Garissa County, Kenya (2019 – 2024) | |
| dc.type | Thesis |