Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has announced a technology-centred strategy to intensify efforts against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), emphasizing a survivor-focused and evidence-based approach.
The message was conveyed by Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin during the 38th National Council on the Administration of Justice meeting chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome on July 28, 2026.
Key Strategy Components
- Enhancing specialised SGBV investigations through the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit.
- Expanding survivor assistance via additional POLICARE Centres.
- Improving accessible reporting channels, including the #FichuaKwaDCI platform, toll-free lines, and community policing.
- Utilising the Forensic Exhibit Management System to better handle forensic evidence in SGBV cases.
Kanja highlighted that the strategy’s foundation lies in leveraging technology, bolstering investigative capacity, and fostering collaboration across justice sector institutions to improve survivors’ access to justice.
Collaborative Efforts and Legislative Support
The National Police Service plans to deepen partnerships with local and international stakeholders to strengthen investigations and survivor support. Public awareness campaigns aimed at preventing SGBV will also be intensified.
Further, Kanja urged enhanced cooperation among justice sector agencies to implement the Draft Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2025, alongside Standard Operating Procedures for consistent case management from reporting to prosecution.
Broader Reform Agenda
This technology-driven initiative is part of wider reforms within the National Police Service focused on improving service delivery, rebuilding public trust, and ensuring survivors receive prompt and professional justice.
