African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 10 (1), 1-10, 2023
By Cliff Ooga Obwogi
International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC)
P.O. Box 24232 – 00502, Westwood Park Rd, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya
Author Email Address: cliffooga@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This paper closely examines the role of immigration control policies in countering organized immigration crime in the Horn of Africa with a specific focus on Kenya. It illustrates the impact of uncontrolled immigration on organized immigration crimes in the region and how the Government of Kenya can develop actionable policies on immigration to help fight organized crime. The paper seeks to contribute to the grey literature on immigration which has increasingly been associated with security challenges. It was established that the revised immigration control policies have enhanced regional security through combating organized immigration crimes in the Horn of Africa. The paper further proffers recommendations to policymakers such as those in the Ministry of Immigration, governments in the affected countries in the Horn of Africa region in fighting immigration-related crimes through enhancing their knowledge of improving security through proper management and handling of immigration control policies.
Keywords: Transnational organized crime, Security, Trafficking, Uncontrolled Immigration, Organized Crime, Border Management
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About the Author
Maj. (Dr) Cliff Ooga Obwogi is a Researcher, Trainer and Lecturer in the Disciplines of Peace Support Operations, Media, Peace and Conflict Studies, Conflict/Crisis Management. He holds a Bachelor of Education Arts in English and Literature from Kenyatta University, a Diploma in Military Science from Egerton University, a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Nairobi and a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. He has vast experience in Media, Peace & Conflict studies and Peace Support Operations. Maj (Dr) Obwogi is currently working at the International Peace Support Training Centre as a Researcher and also a Lecturer of National Defence University-Kenya.
Suggested Citation
Obwogi, C. O (2023). Uncontrolled Immigration and Transnational Organized Crime in the Horn of Africa. African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 10(1), 1-10. Available online at http://arjess.org/social-sciences-research/uncontrolled-immigration-and-transnational-organized-crime-in-the-horn-of-africa.pdf
