NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan authorities have launched a new training initiative designed to give officers direct access to INTERPOL’s global law enforcement systems, bolstering the country’s capacity to tackle transnational crime.
As criminal networks expand across borders and exploit technological gaps, faster and more effective international cooperation has become critical.
“We live in an era where crime has no respect for borders or territorial boundaries,” Inspector-General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja said.
“Criminals exploit gaps between law enforcement agencies, national crime databases, and knowledge of international policing tools. This training closes those gaps by equipping officers with practical knowledge of INTERPOL’s capabilities.”
🇰🇪 Kenya has launched the INTERPOL Policing Capabilities Foundation Course, helping officers connect their local expertise with global policing networks.Officers will learn how to use our databases, secure communications platforms and investigative tools to strengthen the
The INTERPOL Policing Capabilities Foundation Course Module provides hands-on instruction in the use of INTERPOL’s global databases, secure communication platforms, and investigative tools.
It enhances the operational capacity of Kenyan officers to identify, investigate, and respond to cross-border crimes, including sexual and gender-based violence, in coordination with international partners.
Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, and a member of INTERPOL’s Executive Committee, highlighted the course as part of Kenya’s long-term vision for modern policing.
“As crime increasingly crosses borders, our officers must be prepared not only to respond locally but to collaborate confidently at regional and international levels,” he said.
“Institutionalizing this training invests in lasting capability, strengthens trust with our partners, and reinforces Kenya’s leadership in advancing regional security.”
The course was developed with technical and financial support from INTERPOL’s Project Soteria, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
David Caunter, Director of Organized and Emerging Crime at INTERPOL, said the training builds on Kenya’s strong law enforcement capabilities.
“By integrating INTERPOL databases, secure communications, and investigative tools into Kenya’s existing training framework, officers can operate more efficiently within international networks, connecting local expertise to global responses.”
The launch sets a regional benchmark for integrating international policing capabilities into national training programs.
Through interactive sessions, including real-world case studies, group analyses, and hands-on simulations, participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to apply INTERPOL resources effectively in everyday policing and cross-border investigations.
