Eldoret police shift to digital OB system to boost crime reporting

Police have digitised the OB system in several stations in Eldoret City to improve services and enhance crime reporting.

The digitised system has been rolled out at Eldoret Central, Langas, Sukunanga, Ainabtich and Kamkunji police stations, all located within the city.

Uasin Gishu county police commander Benjamin Mwanthi said the move will enable officers to access the Occurrence Book (OB) reports more easily and ensure records are securely stored.

“We will be rolling out the same digitisation programme to more police stations as the National Police Service (NPS) moves to improve services for residents,” he said.

Mwanthi said the digitisation initiative is part of ongoing efforts by the NPS to modernise police operations.

He said police were also strengthening collaboration with the public through various community groups to improve crime reporting channels and ensure faster response by security officers.

Mwanthi said additional toll-free numbers had been provided to allow residents to easily report criminal incidents.

“It is through working with the public that we have been able to quickly receive information and respond to incidents to keep our region safe,” he said at Eldoret Central police station.

During the event, the NPS also distributed reflector jackets to boda boda riders donated by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations as part of the Fichua Kwa DCI campaign aimed at strengthening the fight against crime.

NPS deputy director for corporate communication Dorothy Migarusha and Mwanthi led a sensitisation exercise for motorcyclists in the region.

“We have sensitised boda boda operators on road safety and security issues as we seek to partner with them in keeping our country safe,” Migarusha said.

She urged riders not to use drugs and alcohol and to strictly observe traffic regulations.

“The riders must ensure they have valid licences and wear all safety gear, including helmets, to reduce the impact whenever accidents occur,” Migarusha said.

Uasin Gishu boda boda riders chairman Vincent Sakwa said operators are ready to work with the police to curb crime and reduce road accidents.

“As boda boda operators, we cannot operate without security in place. That is why we are ready to work with the police to enhance safety,” he said.

Mwanthi said security in Eldoret and the wider county had improved due to stronger cooperation between residents and various security agencies operating in the area.