The National Police Service (NPS) is turning to technology, specialised investigations and stronger partnerships as part of a renewed strategy to tackle Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and improve access to justice for survivors.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the service is committed to adopting a survivor-centred and evidence-based approach in handling SGBV cases, with technology playing a key role in improving investigations, evidence management and reporting mechanisms.
Kanja’s message was delivered by Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin during the 38th National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Council Meeting chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
“On the fight against SGBV, the Inspector General reaffirmed the National Police Service’s commitment to a survivor-centred, evidence-led and technology-enabled response,” the DCI said in a statement issued after the meeting.
Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin delivers a message on behalf of Inspector General Douglas Kanja during the 38th National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Council Meeting chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome on July 28, 2026.
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The police boss highlighted several interventions aimed at strengthening the response to sexual and gender-based violence, including improving specialised investigations through the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit and expanding survivor support services through POLICARE Centres.
The National Police Service also plans to improve the collection, storage and management of forensic evidence through the Forensic Exhibit Management System, which is expected to enhance the handling of SGBV cases from investigation to prosecution.
Kanja said the use of technology will help strengthen evidence-based investigations while ensuring cases are handled more efficiently across the justice chain.
“He highlighted key interventions, including strengthening specialised SGBV investigations through the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit; expanding survivor support services through POLICARE Centres; and enhancing accessible reporting channels,” the statement added.
The Inspector General further announced plans to increase access to reporting platforms, including the #FichuaKwaDCI platform, toll-free telephone lines and community policing structures to encourage more survivors to report cases.
He said the police service will continue working with local, regional and international partners to improve investigations, provide better support to survivors and increase public awareness on preventing SGBV.
Kanja also called for closer cooperation among justice sector institutions in implementing the Draft Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) guiding the management of SGBV cases.
According to the IG, the measures are aimed at ensuring consistency in the handling of cases from the moment a report is made, through investigations, prosecution and final determination in court.
The technology-focused approach forms part of wider reforms within the National Police Service aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening public confidence and ensuring survivors of sexual and gender-based violence receive timely and professional support.