Participants gather at the National Police Leadership Academy for the NPS gender-based violence workshop./XThe National Police Service (NPS) has stepped up efforts to strengthen its response to technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), as police officers and key stakeholders began a three-day sensitisation workshop.
The workshop, which started on September 28, 2026, is being held under the theme “Supporting Accountable People-Centred Policing”.
It was facilitated by teams from the National Police Leadership Academy (NPLA) in Kwale, Kisumu, Nairobi and Nakuru.
The engagement brought together participants to examine the evolving nature of TFGBV and its implications for policing, public safety and the protection of victims and survivors.
The participants also shared experiences, deepened their understanding of technology-facilitated forms of abuse and explored practical approaches to strengthening police response mechanisms.
The NPS said TFGBV should not be viewed merely as a digital challenge because its effects extend beyond the online environment.
Its impact can affect the safety, dignity, privacy and wellbeing of individuals, requiring policing institutions to continuously enhance their knowledge, skills and response mechanisms.
“The evolving nature of technology-facilitated crime therefore requires policing institutions to continuously enhance their knowledge, skills and response mechanisms,” the NPS said.
The workshop also examined the importance of people-centred policing in responding to gender-based violence.
According to the NPS, people-centred policing requires a clear understanding of the experiences and concerns of people seeking police services.
Accountability, it said, also requires continuous evaluation and improvement of institutional systems and practices.
The sensitisation further emphasised professionalism, confidentiality, respect and timely intervention when handling gender-based violence cases.
Participants were encouraged to adopt victim- and survivor-sensitive approaches while ensuring reported cases receive appropriate attention and are handled professionally.
The first day of the workshop concluded with renewed emphasis on accountability, partnership, continuous learning and people-centred service delivery.
Participants committed to translating the knowledge gained into practical interventions within their respective areas of responsibility.
The NPS said the workshop forms part of efforts to strengthen its response to emerging forms of violence and ensure that human dignity, safety and rights remain central to policing.
The service reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing its capacity to respond to technology-facilitated forms of violence as the nature of technology-facilitated crime continues to evolve.
