Kenya’s seven-day investigations seminar focuses on digital crime, cross-border cooperation and ethical policing.
Investigators, banks and security agencies join a seven-day programme covering cybercrime, cryptocurrency investigations, human trafficking and ethical policing.
Kenya is hosting an international investigations seminar to strengthen its response to digital fraud and cross-border crime. The seven-day programme brings together investigators, financial institutions and security agencies at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA).
The second International Police Association (IPA) International Investigations Seminar began on November 1 and runs until November 7. Participants include law enforcement professionals from Kenya, Nigeria, Japan, the United States and Sri Lanka.
Representatives from public institutions, universities and private security firms are also taking part. The IPA Kenya Section organised the programme in partnership with NCIA, the National Police Service’s training institution for criminal investigators.
International investigations seminar targets emerging crime
National Police Service spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga opened the seminar on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police. He urged investigators to combine professional integrity with technical skills and international cooperation to counter evolving criminal networks.
The programme covers financial cybercrime, digital fraud, ransomware and cryptocurrency investigations. Participants will also examine asset tracing, forensic evidence management and human trafficking.
Alongside these technical subjects, the sessions address ethical investigations, child protection and human rights in policing. The broader criminal justice system also forms part of the programme.
Speaking on behalf of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, NCIA Chief Instructor Solomon Musai highlighted opportunities to exchange expertise. He also said the seminar would help investigators strengthen partnerships across borders.
Public and private institutions join training
IPA Kenya Section President Jared Ojuok called for closer cooperation between law enforcement agencies and other institutions. He said tackling modern crime required partnerships involving public bodies, private businesses and international policing networks, beyond law enforcement efforts alone.
Participating institutions include the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority and KCB Bank. Strathmore University, Nairobi County Government’s enforcement department and private security companies are also represented.
The international faculty includes Daniel Lorch from IPA Germany and Christos Parginos from IPA Greece. Norway-based human behaviour analyst Abdibasid Ali Mohamed is also among the resource persons.
Other speakers include EACC Deputy Director for Forensics Ignatius Wekesa and Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit head David Wekesa.
The second edition builds on the inaugural seminar held last year. Through these international professional exchanges, the academy aims to strengthen investigative skills and promote ethical policing that keeps pace with technology.
