NAIROBI, Kenya- Officers from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) have completed a specialised training programme aimed at strengthening investigative skills and analytical capacity in the fight against terrorism.
The two-week Initial Investigators Course was officially closed on Tuesday at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) in Nairobi by the Director of Forensics at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Rosemary Kuraru.
The programme focused on equipping ATPU officers with modern investigative techniques, analytical tools and intelligence-led approaches designed to improve the detection, disruption and prosecution of terrorism-related offences.
In closing remarks delivered by Kuraru, the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, praised the officers for their discipline and professionalism throughout the course.
He said the training should translate into actionable intelligence, integrity in investigations and measurable impact on national security.
CLOSING OF THE INITIAL INVESTIGATORS COURSEToday, Ms. Rosemary Kuraru, the Director of Forensics at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officially closed the Initial Investigators Course at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) in Nairobi.This
Amin emphasised that intelligence-driven operations, supported by strong investigative foundations, remain central to countering evolving terrorism threats.
He urged officers to apply the skills gained in a coordinated and ethical manner.
The DCI also underscored the importance of multi-agency cooperation, information sharing and joint operations, describing them as Kenya’s strongest defence against terrorism and violent extremism.
He further acknowledged the support of the British Government, through the British High Commission in Nairobi, noting that sustained training partnerships have played a key role in recent counterterrorism successes.
Senior officers in attendance included the Deputy Commandant of NCIA, Stephen Chacha, the DCI Director of Training, Violet Makhanu, and other officials from the investigative and training units.
The training comes as Kenya continues to invest in capacity building for specialised security units amid evolving security threats at home and in the wider region.
