Procedure for Admission
Download and Fill Form
Download and fill the relevant form
Submit the Form
The form is submitted to Witness Protection Agency (WPA) by email (director@wpa.go.ke) or hand delivered to WPA Liaison Offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu or through a referral or law enforcement agency. The applicant may call the agency for clarification through the hotline 0711 222 441 , 0725 222 442
Acknowledgement
The application is acknowledged within 3 days through email, letter or telephone call
Assessment
A threat and risk assessment is conducted within 14 days to determine if the applicant meets criteria for admission.
Decision Making
The application may be accepted, deferred or declined.
Feedback to Applicant
The applicant is informed of the outcome of the threat and risk assessment with recommendation to either accept, defer or decline admission.
MOU
If recommended for admission, the witness signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WPA for inclusion into the protection programme.
Protection
The recommended protection measures are implemented
Immediate evacuation of the witness may be considered in very high risk circumstances. Admission into the Witness Protection Programme is voluntary.