Windhoek pays tribute to Kanime
18 years of service celebrated
In recognition of Windhoek's first municipal police chief, Abraham Kanime, the City Police headquarters has been renamed in his honour.
Windhoek’s first City Police chief, Abraham Kanime, was honoured on Monday with the official renaming of the City Police headquarters in his name.
Formerly known as the PA de Wet building, it has been renamed the Chief AK Kanime building.
The renaming ceremony, held on the 18th anniversary of the City Police Service, paid tribute to Kanime’s leadership, vision and lifelong dedication to the safety and well-being of Windhoek’s residents.
Windhoek mayor Queen Kamati underscored the significance of the renaming, not only as an acknowledgement of Kanime's invaluable service but also as a symbol of the city’s transformation and progress.
“Today, we stand on historic ground not only to rename a building but to honour the legacy of a servant-leader whose dedication, courage and vision have profoundly shaped the safety of our city,” Kamati said.
Lasting legacy
Kamati said Kanime's leadership in establishing the City Police Service in 2005 marked a pivotal shift in Windhoek's approach to policing and public safety.
Kanime's tenure as the head of the City Police, which culminated in his retirement in 2023, was characterised by innovation, community engagement and a steadfast commitment to justice, the mayor added.
"To date, we have witnessed a significant transition from conventional policing to smart policing strategies with increased technological advancements in preventing and combating crime, by-law enforcement and managing traffic law enforcement," she said.
Kamati noted that among Kanime's drives was the increase of CCTV cameras in Windhoek as part of crime prevention strategies.
At the start of his tenure as chief of the City Police, a total of 130 CCTV cameras were in operation, marking the beginning of sustained efforts to leverage technology in the fight against crime and to improve public safety.
Since then, CCTV camera coverage has increased to 400.
Looking ahead, the City has set a strategic goal to expand this network to 2 000 cameras by 2027.
Formerly known as the PA de Wet building, it has been renamed the Chief AK Kanime building.
The renaming ceremony, held on the 18th anniversary of the City Police Service, paid tribute to Kanime’s leadership, vision and lifelong dedication to the safety and well-being of Windhoek’s residents.
Windhoek mayor Queen Kamati underscored the significance of the renaming, not only as an acknowledgement of Kanime's invaluable service but also as a symbol of the city’s transformation and progress.
“Today, we stand on historic ground not only to rename a building but to honour the legacy of a servant-leader whose dedication, courage and vision have profoundly shaped the safety of our city,” Kamati said.
Lasting legacy
Kamati said Kanime's leadership in establishing the City Police Service in 2005 marked a pivotal shift in Windhoek's approach to policing and public safety.
Kanime's tenure as the head of the City Police, which culminated in his retirement in 2023, was characterised by innovation, community engagement and a steadfast commitment to justice, the mayor added.
"To date, we have witnessed a significant transition from conventional policing to smart policing strategies with increased technological advancements in preventing and combating crime, by-law enforcement and managing traffic law enforcement," she said.
Kamati noted that among Kanime's drives was the increase of CCTV cameras in Windhoek as part of crime prevention strategies.
At the start of his tenure as chief of the City Police, a total of 130 CCTV cameras were in operation, marking the beginning of sustained efforts to leverage technology in the fight against crime and to improve public safety.
Since then, CCTV camera coverage has increased to 400.
Looking ahead, the City has set a strategic goal to expand this network to 2 000 cameras by 2027.
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