Voices against violence: Police step up efforts to protect women against attacks
The National Police Service has announced a recent partnership with the international platform INTERPOL, which has enabled Kenyan officers in the fight against gender-based violence.
In a long post on its official X account on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the police announced the impacts of the strategic partnership with INTERPOL aimed at enhancing cross-border collaboration, intelligence sharing, and training.
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“Working closely with international platforms such as the INTERPOL International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) Database and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Unit conducts complex investigations to protect children from grave online harms and ensure offenders are held accountable. Capacity building also remains central to our commitment,” NPS said.
As the global community marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the police have explained how POLICARE has been an integrated model for survivors since they can now access medical care.
“As the NPS, we remain steadfast in addressing this ‘“’dark figure of crime’”’ by creating safe, dignified, and survivor-friendly avenues for reporting and response. Through POLICARE, our one-stop integrated model, survivors can now access medical care, psychosocial support, forensic services, and professional investigations under one roof,” NPS said.
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On the other hand, the officers noted that with support from partners, including the newly strengthened centres such as Nanyuki POLICARE, officers continue to enhance their capacity to provide timely, coordinated responses to SGBV.
Additionally, specialised units within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), such as the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU), remain at the frontline in combating online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
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In recognition of Article 53(1) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 8 of the Children Act, 2022, the DCI established the AHTCPU to uphold the best interests of the child and promote the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through specialised, child-sensitive investigations.
Also confirming that the recent SGBV Training of Trainers (TOT) Course at the National Police Leadership Academy, delivered in partnership with the Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC), a center of excellence in GBV prevention, advocacy, and the provision of free comprehensive medical and psychological support, equipped officers and justice sector actors with enhanced skills to professionally investigate, manage, and support SGBV cases.
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The training emphasised survivor-centered principles, ensuring that responses uphold safety, dignity, confidentiality, and non-discrimination. As we commemorate this day, the NPS reaffirms its pledge to protect all vulnerable groups, especially women and girls, from violence in all its forms, whether physical, psychological, economic, or digital.
“However, ending SGBV requires collective action. We call upon communities, partners, and every Kenyan to join hands with us as the country works toward its commitment to eliminate all forms of GBV and FGM. We encourage anyone with information on SGBV to contact us through our toll-free numbers: 999, 911, or 112. Reports can also be made anonymously via #FichuakwaDCI on 0800 722 203 or on WhatsApp: 0709 570 000,” NPS said.
