About usalama forum

Usalama Reforms Forum is a Kenyan based Public Policy and Research Organization with the mandate of consolidating civil society engagement in the security sector reforms programs in Kenya. Usalama Forum was established by a coalition of local, national and international organizations working in Security Sector reforms in Kenya” focusing on partnerships with various organizations working on Security Sector Governance and Reforms (SSGRs), research and innovation and community engagements in Kenya.

Over the years, Usalama has built strategic partnerships with the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), National Police Service (NPS), The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Internal Affairs Unit, Geneva Centre for Security Governance (DCAF), and Police Reforms Working Group Kenya among others. Currently Usalama is focusing on Policy, Legislation, Police accountability and professionalism, Private Security Sector Reforms, Decentralization and Community engagements, oversight mechanisms. As part of its unique innovative approaches, Usalama developed and has implemented a “Community Safety Models” across a number of counties incorporating democratic policing through community policing policy.  In its mandate, Usalama works closely with Government Agencies, Research Institutions, Civil Society Organizations and community initiatives. We also partner with national and international organizations, foundations and donor partners to achieve our goals.

Currently, Usalama is involved in building standard private security fraamework for Africa  and is a member of Africa Private Security Governance Observatory(PSGA), International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCa), the Africa Coaliation for Corporate Accountability(ACCA) and Outstanding Police Awards (OPSA) steering Committee among others.

Objective

Strengthen the role of  communities in public safety and security

Vision

Reformed public and private security  agencies providing efficient services  and accountable to the people

Aim

Professional and accountable security institutions operating under democratic governance, respect for human rights and the rule of law

Mission

Realize effective public participation in security sector reforms and its  implementation

OUR TEAM

Jacob Atiang'

Jacob Atiang'

Head of Secretariat

Caleb Wanga

Caleb Wanga

National Coordinator

Edith Onyango

In charge of Finance & HR

Morris kitana

Morris kitana

Innovation & Adaptation Officer

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

REV. JAMI SASAKA

REV. JAMI SASAKA

Chair, Usalama Board

DR. CHARLES OYIER

DR. CHARLES OYIER

Board Member

HON. CECILIA AYOT

HON. CECILIA AYOT

Board Member

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''I would wish to commend our Partners at the Usalama Reforms Forum for excellent work in doing the Baseline Study on the Private Security Industry in Kenya. This is the first study of its kind within the region and offers an impetus for national and regional engagements within Private Security Governance Observatory.''

Dr. Alan Bryden

Dr. Alan Bryden, Assistant Director, , DCAF

"It is always a great pleasure to engage with Usalama family, together we have worked closely in contributing to the reform process with the Private Security Industry in Kenya. As Women in Security (WISE), the tranformation agenda will certainly achieve our desired objective within the Industry."

Annette Kimitei

Managing Director,, SENACA EA

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