This archive report was first published on 22 November 2019.
On November 22, 2019, Police Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai launched a Digital Occurrence Book (OB) at Kasarani Police Station in Nairobi, marking a significant shift in the country's policing history.
The new system replaces the old OB, which was prone to various challenges. According to Mutyambai, the digital OB ensures that all entries made are permanent records that cannot be edited, guaranteeing transparency and accountability in police operations at the station level.
The reports captured will be subject to monitoring by Ward, County, and Regional Commanders, as well as other top Commanders, in line with the government's policy of digitizing services critical to service delivery to Kenyans.
This move is part of a broader effort to modernize the police service, following the unveiling of the Digital Human Resource Information System by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i earlier in the year.
"Police officers must embrace technology to keep pace with the evolution of crime, as we strive to provide a first-class service," said Matiang'i, emphasizing the need for a responsible and responsive police service.
