NAIROBI, Kenya- Investigators from Kenya and several countries are training in cybercrime, cryptocurrency investigations and human trafficking as police agencies seek to strengthen their response to increasingly complex crimes.
The seven-day International Police Association (IPA) Investigations Seminar opened at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) on November 2 and runs until November 7.
Its theme is “Advancing Professional, Ethical, and Technology-Driven Policing in a Rapidly Changing Global Crime Landscape.”
Sessions will cover digital fraud, ransomware, financial cybercrime, cryptocurrency investigations, asset tracing, forensic evidence management and ethical investigations.
The programme will also address human trafficking, child protection and human rights in policing.
“Modern policing demands investigators who combine professional integrity, technological competence and international cooperation to stay ahead of evolving criminal threats,” said National Police Service spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, who represented the Inspector-General at the opening.
Participants drawn from multiple sectors
The seminar brings together law enforcement professionals and representatives from public institutions, universities, banks and private security companies.
Organisations represented include the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Nairobi County Government Enforcement, KCB Bank and Strathmore University.
Delegates are attending from IPA member states including Nigeria, Japan, the United States and Sri Lanka.
Resource persons include investigators and specialists from Germany, Greece and Norway, alongside Kenyan experts in forensic investigations, human trafficking and child protection.
IPA Kenya Section President Jared Ojuok said tackling modern crime requires cooperation between public institutions, private companies and international policing networks.
“This seminar provides a valuable platform for sharing expertise, strengthening investigative capabilities and building partnerships that transcend borders,” said NCIA Chief Instructor Solomon Musai, speaking on behalf of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
The seminar is the second edition of the international programme, following its inaugural event last year.
It is organised by IPA Kenya Section in collaboration with NCIA, the DCI’s training institution.
