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An Examination of the Challenges the National Police Service (NPS) Face in Counter Terrorism (CT) Within Nairobi City County, Kenya

Terrorism become a central and controversial issue of global attention. In Kenya, the capacity of the National Police Service (NPS) in counter terrorism (CT) significantly increased from August 1998 when Al-Qaida bombed the United States of America embassy in Nairobi. In spite of this, terrorist attacks have continued in the country. The objective of the study was therefore to establish the challenges the NPS face in CT. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The study site was Nairobi County, Kenya. Both the probability and non-probability strategies were employed in the study. Data were collected from a sample of 311 respondents using semi-structured questionnaires and interview guides. Data analysis used both qualitative and quantitative techniques. The study established that NPS faced a myriad of challenges that hindered her effectiveness in CT. The study recommends that the NPS should increase the capacity of her officers by addressing the skills, resources, and expertise gaps to improve their effectiveness CT.