Border Management and National Security: an Analysis of the Implementation of Border Policies in Kenya
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Date
2013-11Author
Gituanja, Patricia N
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ThesisLanguage
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The study sought to analyze the challenges facing effective implementation of border
management policies in Kenya. In particular the study sought to achieve the following
specific objective: To determine the impact of emerging global trends on border
management and implementation of border policies in Kenya. From the literature
reviewed, there was a need to evaluate the key challenges that face the leading border
management agency in Kenya. The areas investigated were, emigration and immigration,
regional integration and information technology. The study adopted a survey research
method to collect information during a highly structured interview. The study relied on
primary data which was collected using questionnaires that were administered to
immigration officers and administrative officers within the Department of Immigration
and data analyzed qualitatively. The findings of the research show that challenges exist in
the effective implementation of border policies and procedures. Emerging trends in the
globe were seen as major determinants and challenges to effective border management.
To a large extent, integration as a trend has had impact on border management as well as
migration. Information Technology has had positive impact on effective management of
border policies.
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Degree of Master of Arts in international studiesPublisher
University of Nairobi Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies
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A research project submitted to the institute of diplomacy
And international studies in partial fulfillment for the
Degree of Master of Arts in international studies at the
University of Nairobi