The following is a descriptive and pictorial account of LEAHN CFP Inspector Wilson Lomali’s engagement with local NGOs and communities affected by HIV/AIDS and TB which have taken place in the latter half of 2014.
Amnesty International workshop at the Police Training Centre, Nairobi on 15th September 2014
Following the recent incidents of violence noted in Kenya, several trainings have so far been organized by Amnesty International to contain the situation. I was lucky to attend one of their trainings held at the Police Training Centre (PTC), Nairobi. On the same note I was able on behalf of Open Society Initiative for eastern Africa to donate to Nairobi PTC documentary booklets entitled ‘To Protect and Serve’. I received the said booklets from OSIEA Nairobi office. I also enlightened the participants, were 30 police officers of the ranks of inspectors, about the role of the Law Enforcement and HIV network (LEAHN). I encouraged police officers to sign the harm reduction Statement of Support for Harm Reduction by Law Enforcement Agents (You can sign here).
During the three days workshop, Mr. Moses Ombati Deputy Police County Commander Nairobi City County officially opened the training organized by Amnesty international. Mr. Ombati in his official workshop opening address encouraged members of inspectorate who were participants of the training on the need to observe human rights in their service. During the training I distributed copies of Open Society documentary ‘To Protect and Serve’. I was further able to enlighten the senior police officers on the role of LEAHN and also advised them to sign the harm reduction Statement of Support.
LEAHN CFP Kenya Inspector Wilson Edung listening keenly to the Deputy County Commander, Nairobi City County. The Deputy County Police Commander encouraged police officers to embrace human rights during their service delivery.
LEAHN CFP Kenya Wilson Edung Lomali sharing his experiences of the recently concluded LEPH2014 conference with prison top ranks. During the same occasion he presented the role of law enforcement agents in the fight against HIV and AIDS and TB to prisons regional authorities at Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi. The event was graced by Mr Osugo, Commissioner General of Prisons, and sponsored by the United Nations Development Program through, KELIN, a local NGO based in Nairobi.
6TH /9/2014
On the above date, I traveled to Mombasa with Aggrey Aluso of the Kenya National Aids Control Council. The aim of the trip was to introduce the local non-governmental organization to senior police commanders to enable start partnering with the police on issues of advocacy touching IDUs, HIV and AIDS. At Able to meet at around 3.00 pm we managed to representatives of the Mombasa local NGOs in ICRH office. , the purpose of the said meeting was to site the Agenda to engage the police county Commanders with. After a closed door one hour meeting we settled on the agendas bellow
AGENDA’S
I. Community policing
II. Security strategies
III. Training workshops
On the 17th day of September 2014 at around 10.00 am, I was privileged to meet the regional police coordinator of Mombasa Mr.Kitur Assistance Commissioner of Police. Present during the meeting were: Aggrey Aluso, Kingola and other stakeholders within the Coast.
Latter the same day at midday the delegation in question met with the OCPD Urban Mr. Geofrey Mayek. In both meetings, I was lucky to get an opportunity to Distribute OSF Documentaries ‘To Protect and Serve’. We also discussed at length about Statement of Support for Harm Reduction, and the role of LEAHN in bringing police officers all over world together to support harm reduction and the campaign to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS among key populations.
LEAHN CFP Kenya Wilson Edung Lomali meeting with the police County Commander Kilifon, 16th September 2014, in preparation for police sensitisation programs within the county. Inspector Lomali led a delegation of representatives of various NGOs drawn from Mombasa region in a bid to bridge the long historical gap that has existed between the parties.
The person on the left is Aggrey Alluso of the Kenya National AIDS Control Council breaking the ice to commence the agenda of the meeting. the white lady in a pink blouse is Parinita of NASCOP keenly listening. The officer in uniform is the police County Commander Kilifi, appreciating the partnership. Right to the Police County Commander is LEAHN CFP for Kenya, Wilson Edung Lomali. On his right is Kongola of the International Centre for Reproductive Health and next to his is ICRH legal officer.
LEAHN CFP Kenya Wilson Edung Lomali sharing experience with sex workers in a Mombasa hotel and addressing them on human rights violations they raised concerns about. He advised them on how to pursue their complaints.
Inspector Wilson Edung Keenly listening to the Red Ribbon Parade organised by Hoymas in August 2014. The celebrations took place in Nairobi on the 1st of September 2014.
Present during the celebrations were several stakeholders ie NASCOP, NACC, US AIDS and many other representatives. I was also able to avail security comprising of five policemen and OC crime Pangani police station.
Mr. Red Ribbon appreciating his win at the celebration gatherings
Inspector Wilson Edung receiving a trophy for the Most Friendly Law Enforcement Officer after vetting by the LGBTI and MSM community at the celebrations.
LEAHN CFPWilson Edung addressing MSMs and other sex workers on the role of police in the prevention of the spread of HIV/AIDS. He further enlightened the key populations gathering on the role of LEAHN in Kenya and worldwide.
LEAHN CFP Kenya Wilson deliciously receiving a taste of Mr Red Ribbon cake from Mr Red Ribbon minutes after he was crowned.
Chief Inspector Wilson Edung participating in an event organized by Health Options for Young Men who have sex with other Men, this a local NGO in Kenya which advocates for the rights of Male sex workers. On the date in question, they had an annual celebration and selection of Mr. Red ribbon at Pangani hotel in Nairobi Kenya. During the eventful day almost all NGO’s supporting and Funding them were present. These included USAIDS, the Kenya National Aids control council, Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa, Kenya Sex workers Alliance just to mention a few.
I got an opportunity to speak and introduce my colleagues the Officer Commanding pangani police station, the Officer Commanding.
