The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the National Police Service (NPS) have pledged to strengthen collaboration on police accountability and public confidence in law enforcement.
The commitment was made during a meeting between IPOA Chairperson Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu and Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja at NPS headquarters, Jogoo House “A”, in Nairobi.
Dr Ojwang was accompanied by Vice-Chairperson Ann Wanjiku Mwangi, commissioners and Chief Executive Officer Elema Halake.
Ojwang emphasised the importance of continuous engagement between the two institutions, saying public trust must be built before a crisis occurs.
He noted that effective oversight and a strong police service were complementary, arguing that accountability was essential to building a professional institution that serves the public.
He called for sustained cooperation to strengthen the police service while promoting accountability and public confidence.
Kanja reaffirmed the NPS’s commitment to working with IPOA, saying challenges should bring the two institutions closer together.
He said their shared objective was to ensure police officers operate within the law and are held accountable for their actions. Kanja further stated that the service would not shield officers who break the law.
The discussions also focused on preventive approaches to accountability, institutional engagement, supporting research and addressing policing concerns through collaboration.
Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to working together towards a professional, accountable and rights-respecting police service.
