Effect of electronic-customs on customs border management in Kenya: a case study of Namanga border.

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dc.contributor.authorNyaboke, Deborah Moses
dc.date.accessioned2020-03-04T13:01:19Z
dc.date.accessioned2022-06-07T06:48:18Z
dc.date.available2020-03-04T13:01:19Z
dc.date.available2022-06-07T06:48:18Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.descriptionPROJ 352.4 NYAen_US
dc.description.abstractBorder management is one of the great challenges of our times. In an increasingly globalized world, how do governments maintain the security they need, while encouraging the trade they want? The Kenyan government successful launched and implemented KNESWS in 2014 with the intention of automating its systems to promote trade and enhance the security thereby improving the management of its borders. However, despite the implementation of KNESWS, The Kenyan Customs is still currently experiencing difficulties with managing its borders which are commonly characterized by smuggling, dumping of contraband and sub-standards goods, diversional and terrorists passing through the borders. Therefore this study determines if there has been any value of the investment seen in the stabling e-customs at the Kenyan borders, by answering the question “has e-customs helped improve the management of the Kenyan borders?” The study was guided by a primary objective of establishing the effect of e-customs on border management in Kenya while focusing on the case of the Namanga Border. The study was further guided by three specific objective, which are to examine the effects of the exchange of electronic data on border management in Kenya, to evaluate the effects of integrated electronic system on border management in Kenya, and to determine the effects of the impact of cargo security on border management in Kenya. This study was based on the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory, Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), and the theory of planned behavior. The study had a target population of about 120 people consisting of customs officers responsible for inspection, customs officers responsible for monitoring scanners, declarations, and ECTS, and customs officers who monitor the Red, Yellow, and green channel. The studies obtained its primary data using Likert scale questionnaires and secondary data from the relevant empirical literature. The study used a descriptive survey design. Stratified sampling was employed in obtaining a sample of 72 respondents. Inferential and descriptive statistics (such as mean, coefficient of variation, percentages, and standard deviation) were used to analyze the study’s quantitative data. Moreover, correlation analysis was used to establish the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. The survey found that 86.7% of the respondents believed that effective exchange of electronic data promoted border security, 83.3% of the respondents agreed the level of cargo security determined if the borders were managed effectively or not and 88.7% of the respondents integrated electronic systems highly promoted border security. The study concluded that the Namanaga border should invest more on the Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), which is a form of integrated electronic system. The WSN would be effective in Connecting the physical and the digital worlds. Moreover, the WSN has the potential of promoting border security hence enhancing the management of the Kenyan borders as it is known to be widely applicable in not only monitoring and controlling borders, but also in the increasing of the alertness of the border security officials. The study also recommends that the criteria used to determine high risk containers that require thorough expansion should be widened and increased and the monitoring of ECTS should be done by both machines and human beings. The study further recommended that for better facilitation of trade it is of utmost importance for the Kenyan government to continually upgrade its electronic system (KNESWS)en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ikesra.kra.go.ke/handle/123456789/711
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherKESRA/JKUAT - Unpublished research projecten_US
dc.subjectElectronic data Exchangeen_US
dc.subjectIntegrated Electric Systemen_US
dc.subjectVerification of Goodsen_US
dc.subjectCustoms Administrationen_US
dc.titleEffect of electronic-customs on customs border management in Kenya: a case study of Namanga border.en_US
dc.typeProjectsen_US

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