National Crime Research Centre- NCRC

10/11/2026

As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, addressing political goonism, organised civilian violence and election-related crime is critical to safeguarding peaceful, credible and secure elections.

National Crime Research Centre- NCRC, in partnership with the UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Kenya, convened an Agenda-Setting and Inter-Agency Alignment Meeting under the UN SECURE-Elections Kenya Programme on Monday in Nairobi.

The meeting brought together representatives from key institutions to identify research priorities, strengthen inter-agency coordination and explore strategies for preventing election-related violence.

In his opening remarks, NCRC Acting CEO, Dr. Julius Mwangi, emphasised the need to understand the drivers and impact of political goonism, particularly the recruitment, intimidation and exploitation of young people, and called for evidence-based interventions to address the problem.

Deputy Regional Representative of UNODC Eastern Africa, Mr. Koen Marquering highlighted the importance of a comprehensive approach to electoral integrity and security, encompassing violence prevention, institutional coordination and responsible public communication.

Country Director of OHCHR in Kenya Mr. Charles Kwemoi reiterated on the importance of human rights monitoring, early warning mechanisms and coordinated stakeholder action.

The deliberations will inform an assessment aimed at strengthening a coordinated human rights and criminal justice response to election-related crime, contributing to efforts towards peaceful and secure elections in 2027.

Ministry of Interior and National Administration
MIDRIFT HURINET
National Council on the Administration of Justice
Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

National Crime Research Centre- NCRC, led by Acting CEO Dr. Julius Mwangi, paid a courtesy call on the Principal Secretary, State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, and Alternate Chairperson of the NCRC Governing Council, Hon. Judith R. Pareno, at her office in Nairobi.

The meeting provided an opportunity for the Centre's leadership to brief the PS on NCRC's mandate, research work, key achievements and strategic priorities, as well as areas requiring support to strengthen its institutional capacity and advance its role in crime research.

Also present were NCRC Senior Principal Research Analysts, Mr. Stephen Muteti and Mr. Vincent Opondo; Senior Assistant Director, Human Resource, Ms. Agnes Kupa; and Assistant Director, Audit, Mr. Samuel Ndiritu.

29/10/2026

In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. From protecting personal information to securing institutional systems, awareness is our first line of defence against cyber threats.

National Crime Research Centre- NCRC invites you to a webinar bringing together experts from the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) to explore practical ways of strengthening cybersecurity awareness and promoting a culture of digital safety.

📅 Date: Friday, 30th October 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
💻 Platform: Zoom

Scan the QR code on the poster to join the conversation and be part of building a safer digital environment.

MIDRIFT HURINET
Ministry of Interior and National Administration
Child Space Organization
Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies

27/10/2026

NCRC and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) are strengthening joint efforts to generate evidence on human trafficking and migrant smuggling in and through Kenya under the East Africa Border Security Programme (BSP).

The two institutions held a partnership and implementation strategy meeting yesterday to review progress and prepare for the programme’s planned rollout in November 2026.

Discussions focused on strengthening coordination among partners, developing fieldwork plans and timelines, preparing budget proposals, and consolidating data to inform evidence-based responses to human trafficking and migrant smuggling.

27/10/2026

NCRC and Clean Start Africa on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise their partnership and strengthen collaboration in research, capacity building and knowledge sharing.

Speaking during the signing, NCRC Acting, Dr. Julius Mwangi, highlighted the Centre’s commitment to facilitating linkages between Clean Start Africa and its partners, while creating opportunities for joint initiatives, mutual engagement and collaboration in areas of shared interest.

Welcoming the partnership, Clean Start Africa CEO, Ms. Teresa Njoroge, noted that the organisation had long envisioned undertaking nationwide research on the challenges affecting women and children impacted by incarceration. She expressed optimism that the partnership would provide an avenue to actualise this vision through collaborative research and evidence generation.

The MoU further provides a framework for collaboration in areas including capacity building, research dissemination, knowledge exchange and other mutually agreed initiatives aimed at advancing shared objectives.

19/10/2026

NCRC’s Ag. CEO, Dr. Julius Mwangi, today joined the Centre’s team in Machakos County as data collection continues across all 47 counties for the Study on Audit of the Criminal Justice System in Kenya – 2026.

The study, conducted in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), seeks to assess the performance of Kenya’s criminal justice system, identify existing gaps and challenges, and generate evidence to inform reforms.

The findings will inform efforts to strengthen efficiency, accountability, coordination, access to justice, and service delivery ackrss the criminal justice system.

17/10/2026

Your phone is the new front door, and cybercriminals are already knocking.

In an article published by Capital FM, our researcher Mungai Regina gives insights on how this crime can happen.

Read the full article:

By Mungai Regina NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 – You do not have to walk into a dark alley to become a victim of crime. Sometimes, all it takes is answering…

17/10/2026

Be cyber aware! Know the crime. Spot the risk. Prevent the harm.

NCRC research on ICT Crimes and Offences in Kenya reveals key cybercrime risks, from computer fraud and identity theft to phishing and cyber harassment. Protect yourself by staying informed.