The Government has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) aimed at enhancing training, research and institutional capacity across agencies responsible for internal security and public administration.
The agreement was signed in Geneva by Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo and Evariste Karambizi, Director of UNITAR’s Division for Peace.
Under the partnership, Kenya and UNITAR will pursue coordinated capacity development for key security and administrative institutions.
These include National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs), the Kenya Police Service, the Administration Police Service, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Kenya Prisons Service and the Kenya Coast Guard Service.
In a statement, the Ministry of Interior stated that the collaboration will support professional skills development, policy-oriented research and institutional strengthening within the country’s internal security ecosystem.
The initiative is expected to improve service delivery, enhance inter-agency coordination and reinforce adherence to the rule of law.
UNITAR, established in 1963, is the training arm of the United Nations mandated to support member states through learning solutions that strengthen governance, peace, security and sustainable development.
The institute works closely with governments and public institutions to build capacities aligned with international standards and best practices.
According to the MoU, the two parties will collaborate on tailored training programmes, applied research and structured knowledge-sharing initiatives.
These interventions are designed to respond to emerging security challenges, strengthen leadership and management skills, improve public sector effectiveness and enhance coordination across security agencies.
Kenya has in recent years placed increased emphasis on capacity building within the security sector as part of broader national reforms. The government has prioritised the professionalisation of security services, respect for human rights and improved border and maritime security to enhance national safety and stability.
The inclusion of the Kenya Coast Guard Service in the partnership underscores the growing focus on maritime security and the protection of the country’s territorial waters.
The service plays a critical role in safeguarding Kenya’s coastline and works alongside other agencies to combat transnational crimes such as human trafficking, drug smuggling and illegal fishing.
The ministry said the partnership with UNITAR will enable Kenya to tap into international expertise and evidence-based approaches in advancing its internal security reform agenda.
The MoU provides a structured framework for sustained engagement over the next three years, with implementation expected to involve multiple agencies and training institutions.
The agreement takes effect immediately and may be renewed upon mutual consent of the two parties.
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