MASENO UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY WITH IT.
TOPIC:THE ROLE OF REGULARIZATION IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS IN
KENYAN NATIONAL SECURITY.A CASE STUDY OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMIGRATION AND CITIZEN SERVICES
PRESENTED BY:
NZUKI MULWA
DIR/00046/021.
A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY WITH IT.
MAY, 2025.
1
,DECLARATION
This project is my own work and has not been submitted in any institution of higher learning
NZUKI MULWA
DIR/00046/021.
SIGNATURE ................. DATE ........................
This project paper has been submitted for examination with my approval as the University
Supervisor.
Madam Cyprine Oduogo
School of Development and Strategic Studies
SIGNATURE .................... DATE ........................
2
,DEDICATION
I dedicate this project to the State Department for immigration and citizens services , family,
friends, and my supervisor for their support during the entire research and study period.
3
, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am extremely thankful to the Almighty God for giving me this opportunity to pursue my
undergraduate studies and for His unlimited grace, love, provision and protection throughout the
entire course. Secondly, I sincerely acknowledge the great support accorded to me by my
supervisor,Madam Cyprine Oduogo, who even though had busy schedules sacrificed her
precious time to guide me from the beginning to the end of my research project.
Special thanks also go to station supervisors at the State department of state immigration and
citizens services for their support during my research and study period. I also appreciate the
respondents involved in this study who including key informants such as the department officers
and private individuals for their time and attention throughout the study.
Special gratitude goes to my family at large for their moral, financial support and encouragement
during the study period. Without their support the study would not have taken shape. From the
bottom of my heart, I say thank you!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SCHOOL OF DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY WITH IT.
TOPIC:THE ROLE OF REGULARIZATION IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS IN
KENYAN NATIONAL SECURITY.A CASE STUDY OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMIGRATION AND CITIZEN SERVICES
PRESENTED BY:
NZUKI MULWA
DIR/00046/021.
A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY WITH IT.
MAY, 2025.
1
,DECLARATION
This project is my own work and has not been submitted in any institution of higher learning
NZUKI MULWA
DIR/00046/021.
SIGNATURE ................. DATE ........................
This project paper has been submitted for examination with my approval as the University
Supervisor.
Madam Cyprine Oduogo
School of Development and Strategic Studies
SIGNATURE .................... DATE ........................
2
,DEDICATION
I dedicate this project to the State Department for immigration and citizens services , family,
friends, and my supervisor for their support during the entire research and study period.
3
, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am extremely thankful to the Almighty God for giving me this opportunity to pursue my
undergraduate studies and for His unlimited grace, love, provision and protection throughout the
entire course. Secondly, I sincerely acknowledge the great support accorded to me by my
supervisor,Madam Cyprine Oduogo, who even though had busy schedules sacrificed her
precious time to guide me from the beginning to the end of my research project.
Special thanks also go to station supervisors at the State department of state immigration and
citizens services for their support during my research and study period. I also appreciate the
respondents involved in this study who including key informants such as the department officers
and private individuals for their time and attention throughout the study.
Special gratitude goes to my family at large for their moral, financial support and encouragement
during the study period. Without their support the study would not have taken shape. From the
bottom of my heart, I say thank you!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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