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Seek for protection if you are a witness or a person who is related to a witness who’s safety is under threat.

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Since its establishment in 2012 the WPA has established and maintained a Witness Protection Programme, determined the criteria for admission and type of protection measure to be applied. We advise Ministries, Counties, Departments and Agencies on adoption of alternative witness protection strategies

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Head office

The Headquarters (Liaison Office) of the Witness Protection Agency is located at Milimani Law Courts, 4th Floor, Room 413. Please visit us if you require our services.

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Overview

Who We Are

Kenya’s Witness Protection Agency is a body corporate established under the Witness Protection Act, (Cap 79 Laws of Kenya) which came into operation on 1st September 2008

Our Structure

The powers of Witness Protection Agency are exercised by our Director and staff who include Deputy Directors, Managers, Protection Officers and other officers as may be determined.

The WP Programme

The Witness Protection Programme is regulated by legislation aimed at the protection of witnesses and victims in cases of serious threats / intimidation.

Latest Updates

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NO. WPA/EOI/01/2023-2024

The Witness Protection Agency (WPA) is an independent and autonomous State Agency... Read More

The role of Kenya’s Witness Protection Agency explained

The agency, which has covered 328 witnesses and 800 dependents since its... Read More

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Mitigating Against Corona Virus (COVID19) at The Agency

Our Agency has put arrangements in place to protect the health of... Read More

Witness Protection Agency

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