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    Impact of Development on Security: A Case Study of Marsabit County, Kenya.
    (NDU-K, 2025) Sokobe Titus G
    The arid and semi-arid parts of Northern Kenya have been experiencing insecurity for decades. Moreover, the region has been marginalized and suffers from gross underdevelopment as compared to the rest of the country. The resident communities often engage in conflicts over scarce natural resources such as water and pasture. The study, therefore, sought to explore the nexus between development and security. Specifically, the study sought to examine how poor road infrastructure, education, and lack of alternative sources of livelihood impacted security. The problem of insecurity has been persistent despite various government interventions. The study thus sought to analyse the nexus between underdevelopment and security to provide a long-term solution to these security challenges. The findings would be useful to academia and the government particularly the policymakers as well as the local community. A pragmatic research design was adopted which combines the advantages of both descriptive research design and qualitative research. Aspects of descriptive research design were also used as this enabled the researcher to explore the concepts and capture the respondents' views more clearly. The target population consisted of 250 respondents included; Marsabit County Government officials. Community leaders, Local Non-Governmental Organizations, Community Based Organizations, National Police Service, and Kenya Defence Forces forces deployed in the area. Data was collected through the use of questionnaires and in-depth interviews, particularly for county senior leadership. The data collected was then analysed using both quantitative and qualitative techniques and the results were presented descriptively and using a graphical presentation. The study investigated the impact of poor road infrastructure, access to education, and reliance on livestock farming on security. The findings indicated that there is a direct correlation between security and poor road infrastructure, access to education, and overreliance on livestock farming. The study recommended that to address the recurrent insecurity challenges, the government should develop the area through the construction of motorable roads, enhance the access to basic education and empower the communities economically to diversify their sources of livelihood.