The International Police Organization (IPO) Section Kenya has won the IPO Educational Project of the Year 2025 award.
The organisation received the award during the IPO World Congress in Budva, Montenegro.
The congress took place from October 2 to 3, 2026. It brought together security and law enforcement professionals from different countries.
Participants discussed several security challenges. These included terrorism, hybrid threats, mass casualty incidents, document fraud and organisational risk management.
IPO Kenya recognised for training programmes
According to IPO Kenya, the award recognised its work in education, professional development and knowledge sharing.
The organisation has conducted training and capacity-building programmes across Kenya.
So far, these programmes have reached more than 3,000 people.
The participants include over 2,000 law enforcement and county enforcement officers. Students, teachers and other community members have also taken part.
Nairobi county officers receive training
A major part of the programme involved training officers from the Nairobi City County Inspectorate.
The training targeted cadets, commanders, inspectors and enforcement officers.
In particular, the programmes covered leadership and professional standards.
They also focused on integrity, accountability, substance abuse awareness, lifestyle wellness and professional development.
IPO Kenya partners with NACADA
IPO Kenya has also worked with the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).
The partnership focuses on substance abuse awareness and educational programmes.
Students, teachers and school leaders have participated in the initiatives.
In addition, IPO Kenya has partnered with LifeCare Hospitals on wellness and medical programmes.
These initiatives target law enforcement officers and their families.
The programmes focus on improving the physical and mental wellbeing of officers.
Global security experts attend congress
The World Congress used the theme “People • Partnership • Prevention – A Safer Tomorrow.”
The event also carried the message “Together, Shaping a Safer Tomorrow.”
IPO Section Kenya sent Dipesh Luhar to represent the organisation at the congress.
Luhar received the award on behalf of the Kenya section.
He also met the Mayor of the Municipality of Budva.
Furthermore, he interacted with international delegates and security professionals during the event.
IPO Kenya plans to expand programmes
The President of IPO Section Kenya said the award recognised the efforts of members, trainers, partners and participating institutions.
He also acknowledged the communities that have taken part in the organisation’s programmes.
“What gives this award meaning is the work behind it. Every training session, every school programme and every engagement represents people giving their time and knowledge towards building stronger professional standards and safer communities,” the president said.
Meanwhile, IPO Kenya said the recognition would encourage it to expand its educational programmes.
The organisation also plans to strengthen cooperation between law enforcement agencies, public institutions, professional partners and communities.
IPO Section Kenya focuses on education, professional development and knowledge sharing in areas linked to law enforcement and public safety.
It also promotes cooperation and community engagement to support safer communities.
