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    Policy advisory system actors or policy entrepreneurs? An analysis of policy advice quality in Kenyan anticorruption policymaking
    (ANU, 2026-09) J, Mwangi,
    This paper explores PAS actors and policy advice quality dynamics within anticorruption policymaking processes in Kiambu and Nairobi City counties, which are two devolved systems of government in Kenya. It is based on empirical research that sought to determine the level of policy advice quality provided by three critical PAS actors—the state, business, and civil society. These actors were of particular interest as they were mentioned in corruption scandals, linked to sycophancy as they sought to curry favor, and exhibited signs of disengagement, due to frustrations within the policymaking process. The study was framed within the multiple streams framework (MSF) and interrogated policy advice quality through the SERVQUAL model of reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy, and responsiveness. The analytical strengths of MSF and SERVQUAL were considered suitable in Kenya’s context where corruption is systemic, in an effort to overcome the limitations of previous approaches that have looked at corruption as a principal-agent problem. Two focus group discussions with key stakeholders were held in each county. Sixty-three respondents from 10 strategic functions, 12 members of the public, and 24 suppliers from each county were interviewed. The results demonstrate the analytical capacity of MSF and SERVQUAL, and provide a theoretical framework within which to ground third-generation policy advice research. The paper addresses the main research problem of inadequate data from the global south, and the lack of measurements for policy advice quality. It also contributes conceptual tools that deepen our understanding by presenting MSF and SERVQUAL as useful models for consideration.
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    The Influence Of Digital Content Creation Platforms On Young Women’s Personal Security In Nairobi City County, Kenya
    (ANU, 2026-08) M. M, Adan,; J, Mwangi,
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of digital content creation platforms on the personal security of young women (ages 18–25) in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The contention of the study is that rapid proliferation of digital content creation platforms has revolutionized self-expression and economic empowerment for young women; however, it simultaneously exposes them to severe technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Despite rising TFGBV cases in Nairobi, limited empirical research examines how platform affordances influence young women’s personal security. Guided by Radical Feminist and Securitization Theories, the study employed a cross-sectional mixedmethods design. A sample of 150 young women was selected using multistage and purposive sampling techniques, alongside key informants from security and legal sectors. Data was collected via questionnaires, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and document analysis, and analyzed using SPSS and thematic approaches. Findings revealed that content creation acts as a double-edged sword, where algorithmic and economic pressures force young women to trade physical safety for digital relevance. Specifically, geotagging and passive metadata exposure lead to severe doxxing and physical tracking, while intimate content formats foster parasocial obsessions that escalate into offline stalking, with 88.9% of respondents reporting unwanted physical encounters. Furthermore, deepfakes and digital extortion emerged as critical emerging threats. The study concludes that digital platforms function as patriarchal infrastructures that weaponize women's visibility. Despite legislative frameworks like the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (2018), implementation gaps leave young women practically unprotected. The study recommends urgent systemic interventions, including enhanced legal enforcement, digital literacy among law enforcement, and strict platform accountability to safeguard young women in the digital creator economy.
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    Law enforcement and rehabilitation: balancing punitive measures and rehabilitation programs in police intervention against drug abuse in Nairobi,
    (ANU, 2026-09) E. N., Mbondo; J, Mwangi
    This paper examines how enforcement, community policing and rehabilitation referral practices interact with socio-economic conditions to shape drug abuse trajectories in three sub-counties of Nairobi City County between 2020 and 2025. A qualitatively-dominant convergent mixed-methods study draws on structured surveys, key informant interviews and focus group discussions with police officers, National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) officials, rehabilitation practitioners, Nyumba Kumi coordinators and reformed drug users in Mathare, Kibera and Kayole. Descriptive analysis complements reflexive thematic analysis; secondary trend data are drawn from NACADA and National Police Service records. Perceived rehabilitation effectiveness carries the strongest inverse association with self-reported drug abuse; community policing tracks a similar pattern. Enforcement effectiveness shows a weaker association and is undermined by high perceived relapse. Socio-economic deprivation is substantially and positively associated with drug abuse. Despite a sharp rise in drug-related arrests, prevalence estimates have not declined. The evidence supports a shift from enforcement-dominant policing towards a treatment-oriented, procedurally just model coupled with structural investment in employment and rehabilitation infrastructure.
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    The influence of parental support on juvenile delinquency in Mombasa County, Kenya.
    (ANU, 2026-09) J., Mwangi,; P. C., Koech,
    The purpose of this article was to investigate the influence of parental support on Juvenile delinquency in Mombasa County, Kenya. The contention of the article is that juvenile delinquency presents a critical socio-legal challenge in Mombasa County, Kenya, undermining community stability and the well-being of youth. While family dynamics are broadly recognized as influential, the specific mechanisms of parental support within this unique coastal context remain insufficiently understood. Anchored in Social Control Theory and Social Learning Theory, this study adopted an analytical cross-sectional mixed-methods design to assess the influence of parental support on juvenile delinquency among adolescents aged 13–17 years in Likoni Sub-County. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions, with quantitative analysis performed via descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. The results revealed that while educational support was present in many households, financial instability was prevalent, with nearly half of respondents reporting delays in fee payments. The regression analysis established a robust association between parental support and delinquency. Specifically, the absence of parental involvement such as failing to ensure school attendance or providing learning materials drastically increased the odds of delinquent behavior, with odds ratios exceeding 50.0 in several categories. Furthermore, family financial problems were identified as a significant predictor of delinquency. The study concludes that parental support acts as a critical protective buffer against crime. Consequently, effective prevention strategies in Mombasa must move beyond punitive measures to include holistic family-centered programs that enhance parental capacity and alleviate socio-economic pressures.
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