The National Police Service (NPS) is seeking Sh20 billion from development partners to digitize its operations, a move aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
The funding will support key initiatives such as the rollout of a digital Occurrence Book (OB), modernization of police records, and improved officer training.
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, speaking at a security forum in Nairobi, emphasized that the digitization push will streamline investigations, reduce corruption, and allow citizens to file complaints remotely.
“There is a need to build capacity and effectiveness in the service. We need to improve transparency and accountability. I welcomed the anti-corruption commission to come and look into our systems so that if there are gaps, they can advise us and we close on those gaps,” Kanja said.
“A digital Occurrence Book will allow Kenyans to file complaints from the comfort of their home. We also hope to have traffic instant fines to increase transparency and accountability,” he added.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen backed the initiative, noting that it will eliminate inefficiencies that have long plagued the police service.
“Digitization will help us to get rid of corruption and at the same time ensure that we raise revenue to implement our programs,” Murkomen said.
The digital Occurrence Book, expected to be operational within two months, will enable Kenyans to report incidents without visiting police stations.
Additionally, the government is finalizing plans to introduce body cameras for officers to enhance accountability. These reforms align with a seven-year strategy aimed at transforming the police force and improving service delivery.
