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The government of Ethiopia has announced a new forensic science scholarship programme aimed at strengthening the capabilities of police officers across Africa, including in Kenya. Breaking It Down According to the Ethiopian Federal Police, the programme is open to IGAD member states, of which Kenya is one, offering Kenyan officers the opportunity to benefit from it. The Dr Workneh Gebeyehu Scholarship Program in Forensic Science will be offere
07/09/26 • 214 Views
The government of Ethiopia has announced a new forensic science scholarship programme aimed at strengthening the capabilities of police officers across Africa, including in Kenya.
🇰🇪 Breaking It Down
According to the Ethiopian Federal Police, the programme is open to IGAD member states, of which Kenya is one, offering Kenyan officers the opportunity to benefit from it.
The Dr Workneh Gebeyehu Scholarship Program in Forensic Science will be offered at the Crime Investigation Academy of the Ethiopian Police University (EPU) in Sandafa, Ethiopia.
"The Ethiopian Federal Police, hereby, establishes the Dr Workneh Gebeyehu Scholarship Program in Forensic Science at Crime Investigation Academy of the Ethiopian Police University (EPU) at Sandafa campus, Ethiopia," the Ethiopian police announced on Thursday, July 9.
📌 What You Need to Know
Kenya, as a member of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), could benefit from the initiative as regional countries seek to improve cooperation in tackling cross-border crime, terrorism, cybercrime, human trafficking, and other security challenges requiring advanced investigative skills.
The programme is designed to support the academic and professional development of outstanding individuals from the region who are pursuing careers in law enforcement, with a focus on forensic science and crime investigation.
"The scholarship programme seeks to cultivate future leaders who exemplify the values of public service, perseverance, and innovation," the Ethiopian Federal Police added.
At the same time, the scholarship program also reaffirms the EFP's recognition of the indelible legacy of Gebeyehu to the Ethiopian Federal Police and to his relentless service to the IGAD region and his commitment to regional integration.
Gebeyehu is an Ethiopian politician and diplomat who has served as the Secretary-General of IGAD since 2019 .
Before serving at IGAD, he was the minister of foreign affairs in Ethiopia from 2016 and also served as the minister for transport.
📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke
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