Community Policing and Security in Kenya: Case Study of Ngong’ Sub-county, 2003-2013
Abstract
Derivative practices over various places in the world shows that Community Based
Policing (CBP) programs have enhanced increase in interaction of police and members of
community and as such reducing incidences of insecurity, crime and other related social
disorders. A critical look at the existing research on the CBP program-reduction of
incidences of insecurity nexus however shows that the studies are far from conclusive on
the role the program play in reducing insecurity in various places in Kenya. It is within
this context, that this study assessed the impact of CBP program in insecurity reduction in
Ngong Sub County from 2003 to 2013. The study found out that the introduction of CBP
program in Ngong Sub County had effect on insecurity reduction in the area. The study
also within the broad framework assessed and analyzed some of the challenges that
hindered successful implementation of CBP program in the area of study. This is in
cognizant that relative little attention is devoted scholarly in examining some of the
challenges that are faced during implementation of the program in Kenya. The study
exploited literature on previous studies on the impact of CBP program in other places for
the purpose of getting a clear picture and some clarity on the same in the study area.
Simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used to collect data.
Representative sample of 180 respondents from five main locations in Ngong Sub County
was drawn. The sample was composed of some residents of the area, some members of
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and some members of security agencies.
Using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) during analysis, the study employed
descriptive and inferential statistics. In focusing on the case study of the area, the study
broadens the existing scholarship on the linkages between CBP program and security in
Kenya. Exploring the linkages between CBP program and security is furthermore critical
in formulation of appropriate interventions to counter crime and insecurity problems in
the country and beyond. The study recommended that CBP program should be
strengthened through increasing budgetary allocation and involving all major
stakeholders in policing matters in community.
Publisher
University of Nairobi
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