The National Police Service (NPS) has begun a nationwide sensitisation programme to train officers on a newly enhanced e-learning platform aimed at improving professionalism, capacity, and service delivery.

The initiative, developed in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, officially kicked off in Nairobi on April 20, 2026, marking the start of a broader rollout across all regions, units, and formations within the Service.

“The National Police Service (NPS) has commenced sensitising police officers nationwide on the self-guided e-learning programme that was developed, approved, and launched collaboratively with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), aimed at strengthening capacity, professionalism, and service delivery,” NPS said in a post on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

According to NPS, the programme builds on earlier digital training modules introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The revised curriculum places greater emphasis on pandemic enforcement and the appropriate use of force, while adopting a forward-looking approach to equip officers with skills needed to address emerging security challenges.

“Building on the success of the initial e-learning modules introduced during the COVID-19 period, the revised programme focuses on pandemic enforcement and the appropriate use of force in sensitive situations,” NPS stated.

“The new phase adopts a more forward-looking approach to officer development, ensuring that police officers are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to respond effectively to evolving security challenges.”

The police service stated that the sensitisation exercise has already been conducted at key installations, including NPS Headquarters and formations such as the Kenya Police Service (KPS), Administration Police Service (APS), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), General Service Unit (GSU), and Internal Affairs Unit (IAU).

Learning areas

The e-learning programme brings together a comprehensive set of modules covering key areas of policing. These include Use of Force and Firearms; Handling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Cases; Bail and Bond; Crowd Control and Public Order Management; Understanding Diversion; Handling Special Interest Groups; and Decision to Charge.

Additionally, the updated programme introduces new modules on criminal investigations, change management, work-related trauma, and online child exploitation and abuse, areas identified as critical in modern policing.

NPS stated that these reflect emerging priorities in modern policing and the need for continuous professional development, which aligns with the Inspector General’s vision of enhancing operational efficiency and promoting quality, timely, and people-centred service delivery across the Service.