The responsibility to protect citizens and to provide for their safety and security is a prime function of government. For more than a decade there has been growing concern among Kenyans about their safety and security.
Kenyans are generally concerned about security issues in four fronts: security of person – including in the workplace; security of property; security of the home and security in the society generally.
The major security concerns in Kenya include, inter alia:
- The emergence of (tribal) gangs, vigilantes and militia; mungiki, sungu sungu, mwakenya, Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF), Mombasa Republican Council (MRC) etc;
- Inter-ethnic clashes and feuds
- Electoral violence
- Emergence of drug trafficking
- Territorial invasion: Al-Shabaab, Merille bandits invasion and other militia
- Emergence of private security firms; security in institutions, homes, etc.
- Deterioration of public confidence in security system
This presentation focuses on the growing concern revolving around security during the election period. Security concerns in the administration of general elections relate to the presidency. Given that the stakes associated with the presidency are always high, instances of insecurity also rise.
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