A decade of police reforms and the future of policing in Kenya

Recent police reform in Kenya has involved one of the biggest and most complex public sector restructures, with the creation of a National Police Service being one of the most significant steps in reforming policing since 1963. Although much progress has been made, many problems and challenges remain unaddressed.

This briefing introduces the topic of policing and police reform in Kenya, progress made and challenges faced, the future of policing in the country, and future plans for Saferworld and Usalama's work.

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“What we want to see is police policing together with the locals to improve the safety and security of our communities.”

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