Browsing by Author "Dennis Ndambo"

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    Assessing the Effectiveness of Recruitment Practices in the National Police Service and their Impact on National Security in Kenya
    (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2025-07) David Koome Mutea; Dennis Ndambo; Victor Muithya
    This study examined the effectiveness of recruitment practices within the National Police Service (NPS) of Kenya and their implications for national security. The research aimed to assess whether current recruitment procedures align with the operational needs and professional standards required to safeguard internal security. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study integrated quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with NPS personnel across various ranks and regions. The findings revealed key shortcomings in the recruitment process, including inadequate vetting mechanisms, political interference, limited transparency, and the lack of merit-based selection. These factors have contributed to the entry of underqualified and sometimes compromised individuals into the service, undermining professionalism, discipline, and operational effectiveness. The study further established that weak recruitment systems hinder the NPS’s ability to respond effectively to evolving security threats, eroding public trust and weakening national security. The study recommends reforming recruitment frameworks to emphasize integrity, competence, and institutional accountability as critical steps toward strengthening the security sector and enhancing the legitimacy of the police service in Kenya.
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    Prosecutorial Efficiency in Terrorism Cases in Kenya: Legal and Institutional Challenges
    (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2025-07) Robert Oyiembo; Dennis Ndambo; Gladys Rotich
    This study investigates the factors influencing prosecutorial efficiency in handling terrorism cases in Kenya, focusing on the causes of trial delays and the impact of prosecutorial discretion on the constitutional right to a speedy trial. The addressed problem is the delays in terrorism-related trials, facilities like the legal framework represented by the Prevention of Terrorism Act (2012) are already in place. The study employs mixed-methods design, pairing qualitative interviews with 24 prosecutors, 16 judges as well as 40 defense attorneys, with quantitative statistics gathered via surveys, in order to examine the correlation between prosecutorial decisions and trial delay. The findings reveal that resource constraints, lack of specialized training, poor coordination between agencies, and political interference are the primary factors contributing to the inefficiency of terrorism prosecutions. The backlog of cases, lack of funds and inadequate dedicated terrorism courts especially worsen delay in trials. As a solution, the study proposes enhancing funding given to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), offering professionalized education to legal practitioners, better inter-agency collaboration and more specially set-up terrorism courts to face the peculiar circumstances of terrorism cases. These recommendations would enable the criminal justice system in Kenya to realize trials that are timely, fulfill the right to a speedy trial and enhance the general effectiveness of terrorism-related crimes.