Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, attended Rwanda National Police (RNP) Day in Kigali.
According to his communication team, the visit followed an invitation from the Inspector General of the Rwanda National Police, Felix Namuhoranye, and the Government of Rwanda.
Rwanda National Police Day commemorates 25 years since the establishment of the law enforcement body.
The event featured displays of pomp and colour, alongside exhibitions highlighting strategic preparedness and readiness to serve the public in a rapidly evolving policing environment.
The ceremony also included the commissioning of 436 officer cadets, presided over by Rwanda President Paul Kagame.
The cadets are expected to advance the future aspirations and operational readiness of the Rwanda National Police.
The RNP was established in 2000 following the merger of three policing units — the National Gendarmerie, the Communal Police and the Judicial Police — to form the current Rwanda National Police.
Kanja was among 13 invited inspectors general from various countries.
He was accompanied by the Director of the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons (KNFP), Adamson Bungei, and other senior officers.
On March 23, Kanja hosted Namuhoranye in Nairobi.
The meeting provided a platform for senior security officials from both countries to discuss evolving security threats and the future of cross-border policing.
Discussions focused on strengthening the decade-long partnership between Kenya and Rwanda, with the two leaders exploring joint initiatives aimed at addressing emerging security challenges.
Kanja emphasised the importance of working through transnational bodies such as the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO), the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) and the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) to strengthen regional efforts against crime.
He also expressed gratitude to Rwanda for supporting Kenya’s candidate during the election of Africa’s Delegate to the INTERPOL Executive Committee at the recent 93rd General Assembly in Morocco.
Namuhoranye praised the cordial relationship between the two police services and thanked Kanja for the warm reception and the continued spirit of “bilateral brotherhood.”
Officials said the engagement reflected a shared commitment to capacity building and intelligence exchange to help both Kenya and Rwanda respond to evolving regional security challenges.
