Transnational Threats and National Security in Kenya

Abstract

technological or security. The purpose of this study is to look at the security challenges Kenya faces as a result of globalization trends and the transnational threats that affect Kenya’s National security. The study will look at the nature and dynamics of these transnational threats. The most common transnational threats Kenya faces today includes; Terrorism, Drug Smuggling, Corruption, Small Arms and Light Weapons Proliferation. The study looked at the impact these threats have had in Kenya and what the government has been able to do in order to minimize the impacts of these transnational threats. The study found that Kenya’s most common transnational threat of terrorism has greatly affected the way in which Kenyas’ government responds to a threat to its national security. The study also found that the trends of globalization around the world are increasing the incidences of transnational threats in Kenya. The study also recommends a number of opportunities Kenya can take into consideration in dealing with transnational threats and this includes security sector reforms, fighting corruption and ensuring fluidity between security agencies when it comes to addressing the issues of security in Kenya.