By Ken Muthomi - Reporter
Kenya, 12 May 2026 - The National Police Service has rolled out Phase Two of its e-learning sensitisation programme in a bid to enhance the professionalism of police officers across the country through technology.
In a statement, the Service said that the six-day training will target officers drawn from the Kenya Police Service (KPS), the Administration Police Service (APS), and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
The officers will be required to independently register, undertake module-based studies, complete end-of-module quizzes, and receive certification upon successful completion of all modules.
Key areas of focus during the programme include the Use of Force and Firearms, Handling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Cases, Bail and Bond, Crowd Control and Public Order Management, Criminal Investigations, and Work-Related Trauma, among others.
“The sensitisation sessions are being conducted by facilitators drawn from the National Police Service Headquarters under the leadership of the Director of Training and Research, Mr Aljir Hassan, AIG,” NPS stated.
“Today, 11 May 2026, different teams conducted the programme in various counties, including Nakuru, Kisii, Narok, and Mombasa.”
The initiative is set to promote continuous professional development by strengthening officers’ competencies and workplace performance, enhancing digital literacy and online learning skills.
It is also expected to equip officers with the knowledge and professional expertise required to address emerging technological and security challenges more effectively.
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“The National Police Service remains committed to strengthening institutional capacity through continuous training, innovation, and strategic partnerships geared towards enhancing professionalism, operational effectiveness, and public trust,” NPS stated.
In recent years, the government has expressed a strong commitment to embracing technology-driven solutions to strengthen security operations and improve the capacity of security agencies across the country.
Earlier in April, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced plans to conduct the next phase of Kenyan police recruitment online in a broader effort to curb corruption, enhance transparency, and leverage technology, including Artificial Intelligence.
Murkomen also revealed plans to phase out the physical occurrence books and replace them with a digital form of reporting that will make physically visiting the police station to report incidents optional.
"We must strengthen the interface between security and AI. The skills required now are for a global stage. Police recruitment must now include AI. We need to infuse professionals who can help the service combat modern threats," said CS Murkomen.