| dc.description.abstract | Kenya's multi-agency security approach in Lamu County faces significant challenges. Despite
initiatives like the Lamu Port-South-Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport Corridor, residents continue to
endure insecurity, land grabbing, and gender-based violence. Efforts by a task force involving
key agencies have not adequately enhanced economic security, with limited research on the
approach's effectiveness. Therefore, this study was guided by a general objective which was to
interrogate the effectiveness of multi-agency security approach in enhancing economic security
in Lamu County. The specific objectives of the study were to: examine the structure of
Multiagency security approach in enhancing economic security in Lamu County, Kenya; assess
the efficacy multi-agency security strategies adopted in enhancing economic security in Lamu
County and evaluate the challenges and opportunities arising from multiagency security
approach in enhancing economic security in Lamu County, Kenya. The study was guided by
realism theory and system theory. The study adopted descriptive research design. The target
population was 143,920 respondents from Lamu County where a sample of 384 was derived
using Fisher’s formula. Questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions were used to
collect data from Lamu Households, human security agencies, CSOs, NGOs, and local leaders.
The analysis was done by use of triangulation approach. Data analyzed was presented using pie
charts, bar charts, tables and graphs. Based on the specific objectives, the findings were as
follows: First, the composition of a multiagency body is crucial for its effectiveness in
addressing diverse issues and representing the interests of various stakeholders; Secondly,
community-based policy initiatives represent a grassroots approach to economic security
whereby, empowering local communities with tailored policies stimulates economic growth,
create job opportunities, and enhance overall community resilience against economic
vulnerabilities. This strategy recognized the importance of community involvement in shaping
economic security measures.thirdly and lastly, the interplay between available resources and the
demands of security initiatives can significantly influence the success of strategies. The study
concludes that, the multi-agency security approach significantly enhances economic security in
Lamu County, Kenya, by improving coordination among security agencies, reducing crime rates,
and fostering a stable environment conducive to economic activities and investment. Finally, the
study recommends that, there is need to establish robust mechanisms for interagency
coordination, fostering regular communication channels among various security agencies.
Besides, there is need to implement training programs to enhance communication skills and
cultivate a shared understanding of economic security goals. | en_US |
