{
  "id": 1724245,
  "title": "Nairobi: DIG Lagat commissions new Strategic Communication Office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/nairobi-dig-lagat-commissions-new-strategic-communication-office",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:13:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/nairobi-dig-lagat-commissions-new-strategic-communication-office/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat inaugurated a newly built and fully equipped Strategic Communication Office at the Kenya Police Headquarters, Vigilance House. This significant achievement will enable police units to upgrade their communication systems, adapting to the fast-evolving digital landscape. The event, attended by high-ranking police officials, also marked the launch of a Kenya Police Service magazine highlighting officers serving on the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti. Additionally, a redesigned website was unveiled, providing the public with streamlined access to accurate and timely information. These three platforms aim to enhance coordination, boost public engagement, and allow the Service to convey its narrative clearly and directly. The Strategic Communication Office is set to improve information dissemination, strengthen relations with the public, and effectively communicate the Service's story.",
  "summary": "Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat commissioned the newly constructed and fully equipped Strategic Communication Office at the Kenya Police Headquarters, Vigilance House. The major milestone achieved will see police units modernize itself by strengthening its communication systems to meet the demands of a rapidly changing digital environment. The event which was also attended by senior […] The…",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat inaugurated Strategic Communication Office.",
    "Office enables police units to upgrade communication systems.",
    "Launches Kenya Police Service magazine and redesigned website."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}