Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is leading a delegation of senior Kenyan security officials to Israel, where they are exploring the use of drone technology and other innovations in law enforcement.
The delegation is attending the UVID DroneTech Expo 2026 in Tel Aviv, an international conference and exhibition bringing together experts in unmanned systems across the civil, security and defence sectors.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), Kanja and his team visited the MATPA Unit, a specialised combat and tactical unit of the Israel Police, on Wednesday, November 11.
The team also visited the Israel National Police Academy, where they examined how technology is integrated into police training.
Kanja subsequently held bilateral talks with David Katz, the Head of the Interpol National Central Bureau at the Israel Police Central Command Office in Jerusalem.
The delegation includes General Service Unit Commandant Johana Tonui, Director of Planning at the National Police Service headquarters Richard Lesasuiyan, and Ministry of Interior officials William Oduor and Peter Munywoki, among other officers.
The visit comes as police agencies increasingly explore unmanned systems and other emerging technologies to support security operations, surveillance and emergency response.
The UVID DroneTech Expo, which is holding its 14th edition, is scheduled to host its main conference and exhibition on Thursday, November 12, at Expo Tel Aviv.
According to the event organisers, the conference will cover developments in artificial intelligence, autonomous drone systems, counter-drone technology and other applications in security and defence.
Kanja is also listed among the conference’s 2026 speakers on the official event website.
The visit follows a meeting between Kanja and Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Gideon Behar in Nairobi on October 22, during which the two discussed continued cooperation and ways of strengthening security ties between Kenya and Israel.
NPS has not announced any agreement to purchase drone equipment or adopt a specific technology following the engagements.