National Crime Research Centre- NCRC

NCRC today held a consultative meeting with the University of Embu to operationalize the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.

The meeting provided a platform for the teams to deliberate on the development of an implementation framework to guide the ex*****on of the MoU and ensure that the partnership delivers tangible and measurable outcomes. It also facilitated discussions on collaboration mechanisms and the identification of priority areas for joint engagement.

The MoU seeks to strengthen collaboration in research, knowledge dissemination, capacity building, student engagement, and other areas of mutual interest.

Wishing all Kenyans a Happy Madaraka Day

The National Crime Research Centre- NCRC convened a validation workshop to review findings from its study on the effectiveness of County Action Plans (CAPs) in the prevention of women radicalisation and recruitment into violent extremism.

The study, undertaken across 11 counties, sought to identify and map the programmes implemented under CAPs, assess their effectiveness, evaluate the level of collaboration between community stakeholders, non-state actors, and government agencies in their implementation, and provide recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of CAPs.

National Crime Research Centre- NCRC today hosted an online stakeholders’ validation workshop for its study titled “Child Trafficking in Kenya.”

The workshop provided a platform for stakeholders to engage with and validate the study’s findings, with the aim of strengthening interventions, policy responses, and coordinated efforts towards combating child trafficking and enhancing child protection in the country.

The study was undertaken against the backdrop of rising cases of child trafficking despite the existence of national and international legal frameworks designed to safeguard the rights and welfare of children.

Conducted across 13 counties in February 2026, the study sought to establish the scale, trends, and extent of child trafficking in Kenya in order to inform evidence-based interventions.

Child Space Organization
Ministry of Interior and National Administration
MIDRIFT HURINET
Missing Child Kenya Foundation
Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Kenya

Today, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen E.G.H led other stakeholders in an engagement with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to assess the state of preparedness for the 2027 General Election.

The consultations included analysis of insights from the 2025/26 by-elections, identification and resolution of existing gaps, and measures to strengthen multi-agency coordination within the electoral process.

In accordance with its mandate, the NCRC continues to support the electoral security process by sharing research on election-related threats and crimes, as well as conducting hotspot mapping and risk profiling to enhance preparedness for the General elections.

In attendance were senior government officials and stakeholders including the Principal Secretary, State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo; the Principal Secretary, State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services Dr. Belio Kipsang, CBS; the Inspector General of Police Mr. Douglas Kanja, NCRC's Director/CEO Dr. Mutuma Ruteere who attended alongside Dr. Fred Nasubo.

In 2025, NCRC undertook a study on Homicides in Kenya, which examined, among other issues, the killings of women and girls.

The study established that women in Kenya are most often killed in circumstances linked to intimate partner violence, relationship conflicts, property disputes, gender-based violence, as well as socio-economic and cultural pressures. The findings further revealed that these killings are driven by underlying factors deeply rooted in societal norms, economic hardships, and systemic weaknesses in protection mechanisms and access to justice.

To read more, clickhttps://www.crimeresearch.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Report-for-The-Study-on-Homicides-in-Kenya.pdf

NCRC this morning paid a courtesy call to Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) at their offices to explore areas of partnership and collaboration aimed at promoting community safety, crime prevention, social justice, and sustainable development initiatives.

The engagement brought together the shared strengths of both institutions, highlighting the importance of utilizing data-driven research, community engagement, and grassroots interventions to develop practical and sustainable solutions to challenges affecting communities.

Shining Hope for Communities

NCRC this morning convened a meeting with its Research Department aimed at familiarizing the leadership team with the operations and ongoing work of the department as part of efforts to strengthen institutional performance and research excellence.

Led by the CEO, the session provided a platform for constructive dialogue on the direction of research and the critical role the department plays in supporting policy formulation and crime prevention efforts in the country.

The department was encouraged to continue embracing innovation, continuous learning, collaboration and was further urged to remain proactive and responsive to emerging trends within the crime landscape.

A key highlight of the engagement was the progress made in developing the Centre’s research repository-a knowledge management hub that will serve as a central, accessible platform for all research output.