NAIROBI, Kenya- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has appointed Dr. David Sang to head its newly operationalized Forensic Chemistry Unit at the National Forensic Laboratory, a move officials say will significantly strengthen the bridge between science and justice in Kenya.
Dr. Sang, a seasoned forensic chemistry expert, will steer the unit’s technical and analytical operations, ensuring that complex chemical evidence presented in court meets the highest scientific standards.
His appointment signals a renewed push by the DCI to anchor criminal investigations on credible, evidence-based findings.
The unit was officially launched in a ceremony presided over by the Director of Forensic Services, Rosemary Kuraru, who described the milestone as a transformative step in modernizing investigations.
“This is more than a technical upgrade,” Kuraru said. “It represents a vital bridge between science and justice.”
With the facility now fully equipped, the Forensic Chemistry Unit will handle and analyze sensitive samples including narcotic drugs, explosive materials, and fire accelerants commonly used in arson cases.
DCI Strengthens the Bridge Between Science and Justice by Operationalizing the Forensic Chemistry UnitIn a landmark step toward modernizing criminal investigations in Kenya, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has officially operationalized its new Forensic
By internalizing these complex chemical analyses, the DCI aims to reduce reliance on external testing while enhancing efficiency, accuracy and evidential integrity.
Kuraru praised the leadership of DCI Director Mohamed Amin, noting that his stewardship had been instrumental in bringing the advanced laboratory to fruition.
The operationalization of the unit places Kenya among jurisdictions increasingly embracing science-led policing, where laboratory precision strengthens prosecutorial outcomes and reinforces public trust in the justice system.
For investigators, the impact is immediate: faster turnaround times, tighter chain-of-custody controls and scientifically sound reports capable of withstanding courtroom scrutiny.
For the courts, it means evidence backed not by conjecture, but by rigorous chemical analysis.
As the DCI expands its forensic capabilities, officials say the message is clear — the future of criminal justice lies in data, discipline and scientific truth.
