The streets of Nairobi turned into a sea of blue on Saturday
as the International Police Association (IPA) Section Kenya held its annual
Blue Walk for Friendship 2025.
The event brought together hundreds of officers,
families, and well-wishers in a remarkable show of unity, compassion, and
community service.
The event began early in the morning at Nyayo National
Stadium, where participants, dressed in blue IPA regalia, assembled for warm-up
exercises before embarking on a 15-kilometre walk through key city routes.
The march snaked along Aerodrome Road, Mombasa Road, Haile
Selassie Avenue, Ngong Road, Raila Odinga Road, and Lang’ata Road, before
looping back to Aerodrome Road, painting the capital’s streets in shades of
blue.
This year’s edition carried a deeper meaning as it was held
in partnership with the Cerebral Palsy Society of Kenya.
The collaboration not only strengthened the social impact of
the event but also attracted an impressive turnout of over 700 participants
from across the country.
Proceeds from the walk were directed toward supporting
children living with cerebral palsy and their families, highlighting the
Association’s ongoing commitment to community service beyond policing.
IPA members and
corporate partners also donated food and sanitary items worth Sh100,000, which
were purchased and distributed to beneficiaries identified by the Society.
The event was graced by the National Executive Board of IPA
Section Kenya, led by Section President Jared Ojuok, who praised members for
their continued dedication to friendship and humanitarian work.
“We touch many hearts with such donations, and I urge
members to keep on helping in many ways,” said Ojuok.
“The IPA is dedicated to supporting the less fortunate in
society and demonstrating that policing goes beyond enforcing the law, it’s
also about compassion and service.”
Ojuok further emphasized that the Blue Walk represents more
than a physical activity.
He described it as a powerful symbol of solidarity within
the policing fraternity and a gesture of kindness toward the wider community.
“Our walk embodies the spirit of friendship beyond borders,
reaching out to those in need and celebrating unity in service,” he said.
The Blue Walk for Friendship has over the years grown into
one of IPA Kenya’s signature annual events, combining fitness, friendship, and
philanthropy.
It not only
strengthens camaraderie among law enforcement officers but also bridges the gap
between the police and the communities they serve.
Also present were Poline Muny (1st Vice President),
Elizabeth Resa (2nd Vice President), Kalpesh (3rd Vice President), Wilhelm
Kimutai (Deputy Treasurer), and several other IPA members from different
counties.
As the walkers crossed the final stretch back to Nyayo
Stadium, the blue banners fluttered high, a reminder that friendship, service,
and humanity remain at the heart of policing.
