Challenges faced by security personnel in fraud detection in the county government of Nairobi, Kenya

The County Government of Nairobi security personnel has not been able to convincingly prevent fraud from taking place. Fraud as a vice has continued to thrive even with their heavy presence there. Funds that would have otherwise been used for growth and development are lost to fraudsters. This is because of the numerous challenges they face in fraud detection that hamper their operation. The study therefore sought to establish the challenges faced by security personnel in fraud detection in the County Government of Nairobi. Social Learning and Rational Choice theories were employed in explaining the behaviour of individuals who commit fraud. The study further assessed the various indicators used by security personnel in fraud detection as well as the various categories of fraud committed in the County Government of Nairobi.