Welcome to The National Crime Research Centre
The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) is a State Corporation under the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice established by an Act of Parliament, the National Crime Research Act 1997 CAP 62 Laws of Kenya.
The Centre is mandated to carry out research into the causes of crime, its prevention and to disseminate the research findings and recommendations to Government Agencies concerned with the administration of criminal justice, NCRC’s stakeholders and the public. The establishment of NCRC is in line with the International best practice where research has provided critical information on what works to impact on crime and disorder and has helped to generate programmes that can assist criminal justice agencies.
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Latest Crime Research News Highlights
Baseline Survey on Land-Related Crimes in Kenya, 2020
Baseline Survey on Land-Related Crimes in Kenya, 2020 Land-related crimes have become a prevalent occurrence in Kenya today with far-reaching socio-economic (including emotional and psychological) and political ramifications within families, the community and the country [...]
Mapping Cannabis Trafficking in Kenya
Drugs trafficking and abuse are major global problems. Criminal networks traffic a range of drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine among others. As international borders become increasingly connected, the global movement, accessibility and abuse [...]
Religion and Crime in Kenya
Religion has historically been perceived as a unifying force, connecting individuals to their communities, creating a sense of identity and belonging, communicating societal objectives, and instilling moral values. Serving as a metaphysical link, religion has [...]
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