NAIROBI, Kenya — Authorities in Kenya have launched a new training initiative designed to equip officers with direct access to INTERPOL’s global law enforcement systems.
As criminal networks expand across borders and take advantage of rapid technological change, the need for faster and enhanced international cooperation has never been greater.
Douglas Kanja Kirocho, Inspector-General of the National Police Service of Kenya, said:
“We live in an era where crime has no respect for borders or territorial boundaries. Criminals exploit the gaps between law enforcement agencies, the gaps between national crime databases, and the gaps in our knowledge of how to use international policing tools. This training module helps close those gaps by equipping officers with practical knowledge of INTERPOL’s policing capabilities.”
The INTERPOL Policing Capabilities Foundation Course Module provides practical instruction in the use of INTERPOL’s global databases, secure communication platforms, and investigative tools. It aims to improve the operational capacity of Kenyan officers to identify, investigate, and respond to transnational crimes, including sexual and gender-based violence, in coordination with international partners.
Mohamed I. Amin, Director of Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations and member of INTERPOL’s Executive Committee, said:
“This curriculum launch reflects Kenya’s long-term vision for modern policing. As crime evolves and increasingly crosses borders, we must ensure our officers are prepared not only to respond locally, but to collaborate confidently at regional and international levels. By institutionalizing this training, we are investing in lasting capability, strengthening trust among our partners, and reinforcing Kenya’s leadership in advancing security across the region.”
The course was developed with technical and financial support from INTERPOL’s Project Soteria, funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
David Caunter, Director of Organized and Emerging Crime at INTERPOL, said:
“The course builds on the strong commitment and capability of Kenya’s law enforcement officers in addressing cross-border crime.”
“By integrating our databases, secure communications, and investigative tools into Kenya’s existing training framework, we are enabling officers to operate even more efficiently within international networks, ensuring their local expertise is fully connected to global responses.”
The launch of the Foundation Course Module sets a benchmark for the region in integrating international policing capabilities into national training frameworks.
Through interactive methods – including real-world case studies, group analyses, and hands-on simulations – course participants gain both a solid theoretical understanding and practical skills to effectively apply INTERPOL resources in everyday policing and transnational investigations.