Experience Of Profiling By Security Agents On The Rights Of Non-Refoulment And Freedom Of Movement Among Somali Asylum Seekers In Eastleigh Sub-County In Kenya
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Date
2018Author
Nzano, Mark Mwangoko
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This research was undertaken to determine the impact of profiling of Somali asylum seekers on
their human rights in Kenya with reference to Eastleigh in Nairobi County. Specifically the study
sought to determine how profiling influences the right of freedom of movement of Somali asylum
seekers in Eastleigh Sub-county; to investigate how profiling affects the right to non-refoulment
of Somali asylum seekers in Eastleigh sub county; and to explore measures the state can take to
protect human rights during profiling while maintaining national security. This study utilized
descriptive research design which employed quantitative data. The research was conducted in
Eastleigh Sub County. This research targeted both adult men and women over 21 years of age
residing in Eastleigh sub-county. Stratified sampling was applied to obtain representative
populations of different age sets (21 – 30 years, 31-40 years). The questionnaire was semistructured
in that it had both closed and open ended questions. The study involved quantitative
data analysis techniques. The descriptive data was analyzed through percentages, frequencies,
means and standard deviation. For Inferential statistics, the use of Chi square was utilized.
Quantitative data was analyzed using Stata version 14 and presented in tables. Majority of the
respondents were of the opinion that asylum seekers are affected by profiling operation in there
residential areas. Majority of the respondents indicated they did not report the violation to any
person or organization. According to responses from many of the participants the government of
Kenya has not taken adequate measures to protect the rights of asylum seekers during profiling
operations. There should be engagement between the Kenyan government and law and policy
makers to come up with laws and policies that discourage discriminatory practices, and train
security agencies to enhance teamwork and professionalism
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University of Nairobi
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