IG Kanja urges DCI officers to sharpen investigative skills
By Kiprono Keileb, March 13, 2026The Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS), Douglas Kanja, convened senior officers of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at a strategic retreat in Kwale County to review security challenges and strengthen operational readiness.
In a statement shared on X on Friday, March 13, 2026, NPS said the five-day event brought together leaders from all formations, creating a platform for collaboration and improved investigative strategies.
During the retreat, IG Kanja pointed out the dual role of senior officers in enforcing law and ensuring effective command and oversight over their units.
“The Inspector General of the National Police Service (IG-NPS), Douglas Kanja, today participated in a day-long, high-level strategic retreat for senior officers of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The retreat was organised by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in Matuga, Kwale County. The five-day event, which concludes tomorrow, has brought together all heads of directorates, regions, and formations within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations,” the statement reads.
Efficiency in operations
He further urged the officers to appreciate the importance of leadership in investigations and public service delivery, emphasising integrity and efficiency in all operations.
“In his remarks, IG Kanja reminded the senior officers present that they hold a strategic position, not only in ensuring that acts of criminality are dealt with firmly, but also in fulfilling their command-and-control role within their jurisdictions. This includes directing and leading the officers under them in matters of investigations and service delivery to the public,” part of the NPS statement posted on X reads.
IG Kanja praised the DCI leadership for organising the retreat and creating a forum for sharing best practices and addressing complex security issues across the country.
“Thanking Amin for his strategic leadership at the DCI, the IG commended him for organising the retreat, a vital platform dedicated to reviewing emerging security challenges, strengthening investigative strategies, and reinforcing collaboration across investigative formations in an increasingly complex security environment,” the statement reads.
The IG called on officers to maintain investigative excellence in handling complex cases, including illicit brews, cybercrime, human and wildlife trafficking, terrorism, and financial crimes, even as cases of political violence surge in the country.
“On matters of illicit brews and drugs, cybercrimes, money laundering, human and game trophy trafficking, terrorism, homicides, and robberies, among others, the IG called upon the officers to continuously sharpen their investigative skills to build an irrefutable body of evidence,” the statement reads.
He emphasised that successful prosecutions build public trust and strengthen the bond between the police and citizens.
“He stressed that every successful prosecution not only validates the tireless commitment of the National Police Service but also equally entrenches a bond of trust and collaboration between the police and the public. To attain this, the IG reiterated, commanders must focus on investigative excellence at all times,” the statement reads.
IG Kanja also encouraged collaboration with oversight agencies to enhance accountability and operational efficiency across the service.
“The Inspector General emphasised the need to work collaboratively with other agencies and commended the cooperation between the National Police Service, the Asset Recovery Agency, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, all of whom have been invited as guest presenters during the retreat,” the statement reads.
The Director of the DCI, Mohamed Amin, expressed gratitude to the IG for leading by example and reinforcing the commitment to professional policing.
“For his part, the Director of the DCI, Mohamed Amin, thanked the IG for gracing and participating in the retreat and for sharing invaluable insights, reaffirming the Inspector General’s commitment to leading the National Police Service from the front,” the statement reads.