President William Ruto has appointed the director of the Internal Affairs Unit Mohamed Amin as the new Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Amin will take over from George Kinoti who resigned last month. Ruto made the announcement through a gazette notice dated October 14.
He was among three names forwarded to Ruto after an intensive vetting by the National Police Service Commission which interviewed the 10 candidates shortlisted in a marathon event at the Kenya School of Government.
The candidates were questioned on their wealth, experience, why they want to be the DCI, and what they have to offer.
DCI is tasked with among other things, collecting and providing criminal intelligence, and undertaking Investigations on serious crimes including homicide, narcotics crimes, human trafficking, money laundering, terrorism, economic crimes, piracy, organized crimes, and cybercrime among others.
The investigative body not only maintains law and order but is tasked with detecting and preventing crimes, maintaining criminal records, and conducting forensic analysis.
The DCI is responsible for the effective and efficient administration and operations of the Directorate, providing strategic guidance and direction, being responsible for the preparation of the budget and planning, co-ordinate training, research, and development, providing internal oversight, and improving transparency and accountability in the Directorate.
He or she is also responsible for creating cooperation and engagement in joint security operations with the Deputy Inspectors-General of both the Kenya Police Service and the Administration Police Service, other Government departments, and security organs, where necessary, when relevant, to ensure the safety and security of the public.
