The critical analysis on the effects of poverty on crime. A case study of kenya metropolis.

Abstract

:t is said that a look at the laws of the country is looking at the people of the country :hemselves1 the law thus reflects the aspirations, fears and even the strength of the ieople. The Kenyan Legal System is entrenched with the spirit of shunning from what :auses discomfort to the people and embraces what brings pleasure to them2 by this :enet the Kenyan laws strictly outlaw any acts that are criminal in nature. rhe Kenyan legal system includes agencies for generating and administering laws as well 1s groups of people who by reason of education, experience and expertise, have the esources of enabling peace and tranquility. The constitution creates the office of the )irector of Public Prosecution that is mandated with the duty directing the Inspector ,eneral to investigate criminal matters3 the DPP is given unlimited powers to start or :ontinue any preceding that is criminal in nature bar at the courts of martial4. "he DPP's office doesn't work in a stand-alone mode, it is augmented with other bodies 1amely judiciary5 and the National Police Service6 • The judiciary is vested with the esponsibility of trying any suspected deviants and if found guilty a punitive sentence is 1assed against them. The Police service is meant to arrest any deviants, investigate natters and charge them if they break any laws of the land in accordance with the :onstitution.