Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has held talks with Attorney General Dorcas Oduor on legal reforms in the security sector and ways to improve the administration of justice in the country.
The meeting, held on Wednesday, October 28, at Sheria House in Nairobi, focused on strengthening cooperation between the National Police Service (NPS) and the Office of the Attorney General.
The two officials then discussed the need for closer coordination between their institutions to support the rule of law and improve the delivery of public services through a more efficient criminal justice system.
According to the National Police Service, the discussions centred on building stronger working relations while ensuring that both institutions continue to operate within their respective constitutional mandates.
The engagement comes amid the need for effective collaboration between law enforcement agencies and legal institutions in handling criminal cases and implementing reforms within the justice system.
The police are responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting the public, investigating crimes and enforcing the law, while the Office of the Attorney General provides legal advice to the government and represents the State in legal matters.
Closer cooperation between the two institutions is important in ensuring that investigations and legal processes are handled effectively and in accordance with the law.
Both Kanja and Dorcas Oduor reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration in advancing legal reforms and strengthening the criminal justice system.
However, the National Police Service did not disclose specific agreements reached during the meeting or provide a timeline for implementing any proposed reforms.
Kanja was accompanied by NPS Secretary of Administration and Accounting Officer Bernice Lemedeket, police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, Deputy Director of Legal Affairs Charles Otiende and his personal assistant, James Murithi.
The meeting highlights ongoing efforts by government institutions to strengthen coordination in the security and justice sectors while upholding the constitutional responsibilities assigned to each office.
