Murkomen Heaps Praise On DCI, Refutes ‘Rogue Officers’ Allegations
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) from allegations of impunity.
He stressed that the agency follows the law and is completely accountable to the Kenyan people.
Murkomen also refuted popular belief that the DCI is a faceless bureaucracy full of rogue officers.
He was speaking on Tuesday, July 22, at the DCI Headquarters on Kiambu Road, during the relaunch of the revamped Fichua Kwa DCI call centre.
The event marked the launch of a modernised call center with new communication infrastructure.
It was also attended by UK government officials, whose partnership helped fund the refurbishment.
“There’s a lot of innuendo and propaganda that this DCI is a hidden place, that rogue officers are here,” Murkomen said.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the Fichua Kwa DCI service creates transparency and gives Kenyans a sense of ownership to take charge of their National Police Service. pic.twitter.com/4d1JGChcON
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“As you can see, all these officers have been introduced openly; we know their names, we know what they do, and this is an institution that is of the people; it’s not for us [the government or elites].”
He dismissed concerns that DCI officers operate in isolation or outside the law, noting that Kenya’s constitution promotes transparency, accountability, and community-centered policing.
“A few people still live in the past, where they think that police officers operate in isolation,” he said.
“Unfortunately, for those who think so, it’s no longer possible because the constitution itself talks about transparency and accountability on the part of the National Police Service. It also talks about a service, not a force.”
Murkomen’s comments come as the public is increasingly critical of DCI officers’ actions, particularly during recent protests and arrests.
The department has repeatedly faced criticism for using masked cops and unregistered vehicles during crackdowns on protesters and criminal suspects.
Additionally, the DCI has been accused of abductions and enforced disappearances, which the agency has consistently denied.
However, the CS stated that rare occurrences involving police personnel had contributed to public mistrust of law enforcement organizations.
“There are a few cases on the part of the police that have created suspicion, fear, and a gap between the DCI and the public,” he said.
“Our responsibility here through police reforms is to create a community that Kenyans can trust—the National Police Service, the DCI—so that they know that when I tell DCI that I have a problem.”
REVAMPED ‘FICHUA KWA DCI’ CALL CENTRE LAUNCHED
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The British High Commissioner to Kenya, H.E. Neil Wigan, alongside the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, and the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, today 22 July 2025,… pic.twitter.com/VB7a18i9NT
Murkomen explained that the revamped Fichua Kwa DCI platform was part of broader reforms aimed at bridging the gap between the police and the public.
He also insisted that it will foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among Kenyans in improving safety within their communities.
“This [Fichua] creates transparency and gives Kenyans a sense of ownership to take charge of their National Police Service,” Murkomen noted.
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“The ideal situation is to see all Kenyans work in close collaboration with the police.”
Murkomen praised DCI Director General Mohamed Amin for spearheading the reforms and emphasised the ministry’s vision of a modern, transparent, and professional police service.
“Article 244 of our constitution calls upon us to strive for the highest standards of professionalism and accountability,” he said.
“Realising this vision hinges on partnerships with individuals and entities who share our values and are committed to the safety and security of our citizens and the global community.”
Murkomen Heaps Praise On DCI, Refutes ‘Rogue Officers’ Allegations
