The Kenyan police are increasingly relying on community WhatsApp and Facebook groups for intelligence, evolving the Nyumba Kumi initiative into a "Digital Nyumba Kumi." This blend of traditional neighbourhood watch with technology aims to improve public trust and provide timely crime intelligence.

• A study in Suna West, Migori County, found that 54.7% of respondents agreed social media platforms improve communication between residents and law enforcers.
• The Mulika digital platform, launched to complement community policing, has logged over 176,000 reports in just two years.
• The Nyumba Kumi initiative, started in 2013 by then-President Uhuru Kenyatta, has reportedly reduced crime by between 30% and 40%.
• This integration of informal digital chats with official reporting systems has created what some call a "virtual police station."