Police chaplains numbering over 300 have converged for a four-day conference to strengthen their faith and enhance their skills as they continue to offer support to police officers and their families.
Titled “The Heart of the Father Conference 2026,” the conference kicked off yesterday under the theme “The Voice of the Father.” This brings together Protestant chaplains serving in the National Police Service (NPS).
This is not just another workshop for the chaplains. This is an opportunity for them to share their feelings and thoughts as they deal with the psychological burden of police work.
Chaplains are the first point of call for police officers who are stressed, traumatized, or have family problems.
The conference was opened by Administration Police Service Director of Complaints and Quality Assurance Haron Nthiga, who acted on behalf of Deputy Inspector-General Gilbert Masengeli.
In his opening remarks, Nthiga encouraged the chaplains and police officers to be resilient despite the challenges they face.
He also emphasized the significance of good families, saying good families help the officer stay focused and disciplined in the line of duty.
One of the main issues being discussed in these conference is stress and mental well-being. According to the organizers, many of these officers are dealing with mental issues arising from accidents, crime scenes, and being away from home for long periods of time.
Other issues being discussed include integrity, ethical leadership, and how to fight corruption in the force. Chaplains are being trained on how to encourage the officers in their force to be honest and professional in their line of work.
Financial issues are also being discussed in these conferences. The chaplains are being trained on how to help the officers in their force manage their finances in such a manner that they do not have financial problems, which may even increase their stress at home.
Work-life balance is another issue being discussed in these conferences. The discussions are centered on how the officer in the force can balance their work demands with their personal life, especially their spiritual growth.
The conference has also attracted religious leaders from Kenya and other countries, such as Bishop John Langer from the United States and Pastor Daniel Mgogo from Tanzania.