Interagency Training on SGBV Crime Scene Investigation Concludes at NCIA
The intensive program focused on equipping participants with skills to handle SGBV crime scenes, ensuring evidence is preserved to support successful prosecutions.
Week-long SGBV Crime Scene Investigation course concludes at NCIA in Nairobi, training 25 participants from NPS, ODPP, and IPOA to enhance capacity in tackling SGBV cases. Photo/DCI.
By Robert Assad
A week-long Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Crime Scene Investigation course concluded today at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) in Nairobi, bringing together 25 participants from the National Police Service (NPS), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
Sponsored by the German Federal Foreign Office through GIZ, the training aimed to enhance the agencies’ capacity to tackle the rising tide of SGBV cases through effective crime scene management.
The intensive program focused on equipping participants with skills to handle SGBV crime scenes, ensuring evidence is preserved to support successful prosecutions.
The initiative reflects a growing commitment to addressing SGBV, a pressing issue in Kenya, through interagency collaboration and specialized training.
Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mr. Mohamed Amin, expressed gratitude to the German Government for funding the initiative. In a speech delivered by NCIA Commandant Mr. Sospeter Munyi, Amin praised Germany’s role in bolstering efforts to combat SGBV.
“Their support is instrumental in our fight against these heinous crimes,” he said, commending the participants’ dedication and urging them to apply their new skills to protect vulnerable communities.
Commandant Munyi challenged the trainees to leverage their knowledge to strengthen collaboration across agencies, emphasizing its importance for smooth prosecution of SGBV cases. He highlighted NCIA’s status as a Regional Center of Excellence and pledged to expand the academy’s capacity to host similar courses, which are vital for streamlining Kenya’s criminal justice system.
The closing ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Instructor Tom Nyabuti, GIZ Kenya Representative Mr. Ulrich Janen, and Course Facilitator Mr. John Ayres, alongside senior officers. Their presence underscored the significance of international and interagency partnerships in addressing SGBV.
This training marks a critical step in enhancing Kenya’s response to SGBV, fostering hope for more effective investigations and justice for victims.
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