University of Nairobi Institute of International Studies and Diplomacy RETHINKING OUR ELECTORAL PROCESSES: THE IMPACT OF KENYA’S 2017 AUGUST GENERAL ELECTIONS ON HUMAN SECURITY Agnes Gathoni Kariuki R67/34535/2015 Supervisor: Dr. Winnie Wairimu A Research Project submitted in Partial fulfilment for the Bachelors of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy September 2018