Kenya: US Launches Sh930m Initiative to Modernise Kenya Police Training

What the report says

The United States has launched a Sh930 million ($7 million) programme in Kenya aimed at modernising police training and strengthening the professionalism and effectiveness of the National Police Service, according to Capital FM as republished by AllAfrica. The initiative was unveiled on Friday at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, a key institution for preparing new officers for service.

The US Embassy in Nairobi said the effort is part of its broader support for Kenya’s goal of building a modern, professional police service. The embassy linked better training to public safety, saying well-prepared officers are important for protecting citizens and helping create a secure environment for business activity.

The launch also took place alongside the graduation or commissioning of a new cohort of officers, and the embassy congratulated the recruits as they begin their careers. The report places the programme in the context of ongoing concerns in Kenya about police accountability, discipline, human rights compliance and public trust. It also notes that the United States has long supported Kenya’s security sector through training and institutional capacity-building, including work related to law enforcement and counterterrorism.

The development matters because police reform remains a central issue in Kenya’s security and governance agenda, and external support for training may help shape how the force responds to public safety and economic stability concerns.