NAIROBI, Kenya — Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Wednesday launched the second phase of the NPS e-learning programme, marking a significant milestone in the Service’s journey towards modernisation, continuous professional development, and institutional reform.
The event at the National Criminal Investigations Academy in South C convened officers alongside key development partners who have played an instrumental role in the design and implementation of the platform.
The NPS e-learning programme has been made possible through collaboration with the European Union under the EU-supported PLEAD programme and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
The NPS e-learning programme was first introduced in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when traditional in-person training methods were severely disrupted.
Faced with unprecedented operational challenges, the NPS adopted digital learning to ensure officer training and capacity building could continue, marking a transformative shift towards technology-driven learning.
NPS E-Learning Programme Phase Two Features
The revised NPS e-learning programme is designed to complement in-person training, which remains a cornerstone of policing. It enhances training delivery by offering flexible, accessible, and user-friendly learning opportunities.
The platform features an engaging interface and interactive activities, and provides instant electronic certification upon completion.
The first phase of the NPS e-learning programme featured seven core modules covering Use of Force and Firearms, Handling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Bail and Bond, Crowd Control and Public Order Management, Diversion, Handling Special Interest Groups, and Decision to Charge.
The second phase of the NPS e-learning programme introduces four additional modules: Crime Investigation, Change Management, Work-Related Trauma, and Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
These new modules reflect the evolving nature of policing, particularly in an era where increasingly sophisticated crimes are committed in the digital space.
NPS E-Learning Programme Reform Agenda
Speaking at the event, Kanja highlighted the technological advancements achieved by the Service, noting that the NPS e-learning programme is a valuable addition to the broader agenda to transform police stations into centres of excellence where professionalism, efficiency, and accountability are at the forefront.
He added that the initiative plays a critical role in fostering a culture of continuous learning within the Service, equipping personnel with up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies required in a rapidly evolving policing environment.
Kanja conveyed sincere appreciation for the continued support from the EU and UNODC, acknowledging their vital role in advancing key initiatives beyond training.
He reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to deepening this collaboration, emphasising the importance of sustained partnership in driving innovation, strengthening institutional capacity, and achieving greater long-term impact in service delivery and reform efforts.
