Nairobi, Kenya — Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has called on officers to continuously expand their knowledge and skills to effectively tackle crime in an increasingly complex and technology-driven world.
Speaking during the opening of a five-day international police seminar in Nairobi, Kanja said modern policing demands constant learning, innovation, and collaboration to keep pace with the rapid evolution of criminal networks and methods.
“The only way we can manage all forms of crime is by enhancing our crime management techniques. This comes through continuous reading,” the IG said at the event held at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) in South C.
The seminar, themed “Strengthening Professional Policing and Crime Management in a Changing World,” has brought together 40 participants from law enforcement agencies across Africa, Asia, and other regions to share strategies on evidence handling, investigation, and professional policing.
Kanja highlighted three key shifts critical to improving crime management: technological integration, inter-agency and international cooperation, and community-centred policing.
He pledged that the National Police Service (NPS) would continue prioritising professional training and capacity building for officers while strengthening collaboration with regional and global security agencies.
“Transnational crimes such as drug and human trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering, cross-border stock theft, gunrunning, and terrorism demand united action beyond borders,” he said.
Among those present were Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin, NCIA Commander Sospeter Munyi, Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Kenya Ruzaimi Mohamad, and International Police Association (IPA) Kenya Section President Jared Ojuok.
Amin underscored the importance of research and innovation in tackling emerging security threats, while Ojuok said professionalism and ethics remain the foundation of credible investigations.
“Behind every solved case lies the dedication, skill, and training of those who work tirelessly to unravel the mysteries of crime,” Ojuok noted.
Founded in 1950, the International Police Association is a global network of serving and retired officers promoting friendship, solidarity, and cooperation in law enforcement.
Participants at the Nairobi seminar include officers from Kenya, South Africa, Eswatini, Malaysia, Cameroon, Nigeria, and South Sudan, with discussions focusing on improving cross-border collaboration in combating organized crime.
