NAIROBI, Kenya — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Tuesday hosted students and teachers from Kisii School at its Nairobi headquarters for an educational tour designed to expose learners to Kenya’s criminal investigation and intelligence operations.
The visit, held on April 28, 2026, formed part of the agency’s public engagement and mentorship programme aimed at promoting awareness on law enforcement, national security, and career opportunities within investigative services.
The delegation was received on behalf of DCI Director Mohamed Amin by Dr. Philip Ouma, Director of Reforms, Research, Innovation and Development (RRID), alongside Dennis Okadapau, Director of the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), and senior officers from various specialised units.
During the tour, students visited several key departments within the agency, including forensic investigations, cybercrime, crime scene management, intelligence operations, and the anti-narcotics unit.
Officers attached to the units briefed the learners on investigative procedures, intelligence gathering, and the growing role of technology in modern policing and criminal investigations.
A major highlight of the engagement was a session by officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit, who educated students on the dangers of drug and substance abuse, methods commonly used by traffickers, and the legal consequences associated with narcotics offences.
The officers urged the students to champion anti-drug campaigns within schools and communities as part of efforts to curb substance abuse among young people.
Students also received practical demonstrations on evidence preservation, forensic analysis, cybersecurity risks, and responsible use of technology.
The interactive sessions offered learners a rare behind-the-scenes perspective into how investigative agencies collect evidence, analyse digital threats, and support criminal justice processes.
Teachers accompanying the students described the programme as informative and impactful, saying it broadened learners’ understanding of public service and introduced them to career paths in criminology, forensic science, cybersecurity, intelligence, and law enforcement.
The DCI said the initiative reflects its broader commitment to institutional transparency, civic education, and youth mentorship.
The agency noted that such educational engagements help build trust between security institutions and the public while encouraging discipline, civic responsibility, and national awareness among young people.
