Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has urged police officers to continuously expand their knowledge to manage crime in a rapidly changing society effectively.
Kanja said the evolving nature of crime demands that law enforcement adapt through learning, innovation, and collaboration.
Speaking during a meeting of the International Police Association (IPA) in Nairobi, the police boss underscored the need for strengthening crime management techniques through three key shifts: technological integration, inter-agency and international cooperation, and community-centred policing.
“We will only be able to manage all forms of crime if we enhance our crime management techniques. This comes through continuous reading,” he said.
IG Kanja made the remarks on Monday while officially opening a five-day international seminar on “Strengthening Professional Policing and Crime Management in a Changing World.”
The seminar brought together 40 participants from various law enforcement agencies across the world to share experiences and explore ways of recognising, processing, and preserving physical evidence that yields reliable information for investigations.
Kanja described the seminar as an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge, rethink strategies, and reaffirm dedication to professional, people-centred policing in a dynamic global environment.
He assured the association of his firm commitment to ensure the National Police Service (NPS) continues to prioritise professional training and capacity building for officers.
The police boss further pledged to strengthen collaboration with regional and global security agencies to tackle transnational crimes such as drug and human trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering, cross-border stock theft, gunrunning, and terrorism.
The event was held at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) in South C, Nairobi.
The International Police Association (IPA), founded in 1950, is a non-profit organisation that unites active and retired police officers globally.
Its main goal is to promote friendship, solidarity, and international cooperation among law enforcement agencies while enhancing the image of policing.
Among those present were Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin, NCIA Commander Sospeter Munyi, Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Kenya Ruzaimi Mohamad, and IPA Kenya Section President Jared Ojuok.
Amin emphasised that continuous research is key to addressing emerging crimes, while Ojuok highlighted the importance of professional and ethical investigations as the foundation of justice.
“Behind every solved case lies the dedication, skill, and training of those who work tirelessly to unravel the mysteries of crime,” Ojuok said.
The seminar attracted police officers and security
practitioners from Kenya, South Africa, Eswatini, Malaysia, Cameroon, Nigeria,
and South Sudan, with speakers stressing the importance of cross-border
cooperation in addressing crime.
