Govt Announces Date When Digital OB Will Take Effect in All Police Stations
Starting April 2025, Kenyans will no longer need to go to police stations to report certain incidents, as announced by the Ministry of Interior.
In a statement released on January 14, the ministry, led by CS Kipchumba Murkomen, confirmed that a digital system for handling reports, including Occurrence Book (OB) entries, will be fully functional by the rollout date.
The statement highlighted that the digital platform will also manage traffic fines and provide an online Occurrence Book system.
It emphasized the government’s commitment to improving accessibility and efficiency in reporting crimes through technology.
This announcement was made after a meeting involving senior police officials, including Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger.
The discussions focused on how to make the digitization plans a reality. The meeting built on a security and defense strategic dialogue held in late 2024 with various development partners.
Although political leaders had previously spoken about digital transformation within the police force, this is the first time a clear timeline for implementation has been shared.
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In December 2024, during the launch of the Kakamega Polytechnic digital hub, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi outlined the government’s plan to digitize processes such as crime reporting.
Mudavadi pointed out that fear and intimidation often prevent people from reporting cases like domestic violence.
He explained that the new digital system would help address this issue by providing a private and secure way for victims to report incidents, particularly gender-based violence.
He added that the system would enable authorities to take appropriate action against offenders.
Additionally, Mudavadi mentioned plans to digitize police recruitment to eliminate corruption, which has been a persistent issue in the process.
These reforms aim to build a more transparent, efficient, and accountable police force.
Govt Announces Date When Digital OB Will Take Effect in All Police Stations
