Inspector General Douglas Kanja is leading a Kenyan police delegation to Israel.
The Kenyan team is exploring unmanned systems and exchanging expertise with Israeli police on tactical operations, training and international cooperation.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is leading a Kenyan delegation to Israel to explore drone technology. The visit focuses on potential uses in policing, security operations and law enforcement training.
The National Police Service (NPS) delegation’s programme includes the UVID DroneTech Expo 2026 in Tel Aviv. The international conference and exhibition brings together participants from the drone and unmanned systems sector.
The visit comes as police agencies increasingly turn to unmanned systems to strengthen their operational capabilities. These technologies have applications across civilian, security and defence operations.
Drone technology and police training
On Wednesday, Kanja and his team visited the MATPA Unit, a specialised Israel Police combat and tactical unit. There, the delegation learned about aspects of the unit’s operations.
The team also visited the Israel National Police Academy to examine how it integrates technology into law enforcement training. These engagements offer opportunities to exchange experience on technology use and specialised police operations.
Afterwards, the delegation held bilateral talks with David Katz, the NPS said. Katz heads the Interpol National Central Bureau at the Israel Police Central Command Office in Jerusalem. The engagements also provide an opportunity to discuss international law enforcement cooperation.
Kanja’s delegation includes General Service Unit Commandant Johana Tonui and NPS headquarters Director of Planning Richard Lesasuiyan. Ministry of Interior and National Coordination officials William Oduor and Peter Munywoki are also accompanying him.
