NAIROBI, Kenya — Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he receives confidential intelligence from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and other state security agencies.
Speaking on Monday during the launch of a multi-agency initiative aimed at combating hate speech ahead of the 2027 General Election, Amin described the allegations as false and cautioned politicians against making statements that could undermine public confidence in security institutions.
Without mentioning Gachagua by name, the DCI boss appeared to reference the former deputy president’s recent remarks.
“The other day, I saw a comedian making a statement, saying that he was able to obtain information from the DCI and other security agencies. That is nonsense,” Amin said.
‘Our Officers Are Professional’
Amin defended the integrity of officers serving in the National Police Service, saying they perform their duties with professionalism, discipline and confidentiality.
He rejected suggestions that security officers routinely leak sensitive information to politicians.
“Our officers are professional officers who execute their duties professionally, diligently and with utmost discipline. So let us not purport that you receive information from members of the security. That is a big lie,” he said.
The DCI Director warned that reckless political statements, whether made at public rallies or on digital platforms, would attract the attention of law enforcement agencies.
“For politicians engaged in making those reckless utterances, be it in public rallies or digital platforms, their time is up, and it is not going to be business as usual,” he added.
Murkomen Also Dismissed Gachagua’s Claims
Amin’s remarks come days after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen dismissed Gachagua’s assertion that he knew in advance what President William Ruto would announce during his Special Address on July 30.
Speaking on July 31, Murkomen said there was nothing secretive about the government’s planned announcement, arguing that the issues had already been discussed within Cabinet.
“I saw someone claiming they had uncovered the President’s secret, saying they knew what the President was going to announce,” Murkomen said.
He maintained that the government’s long-term development agenda had been discussed weeks earlier with Cabinet members, including Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, and was not a last-minute initiative.
“Kenya’s future is not a secret, nor is it something the President just decided to announce yesterday evening. He had already discussed it with Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o and the rest of us, who are members of the Cabinet, a few weeks ago.”
Gachagua Had Predicted Vision 2060 Announcement
Ahead of the President’s address, Gachagua had claimed President Ruto was preparing to unveil a Vision 2060 development blueprint and appoint former President Uhuru Kenyatta to lead its implementation.
The former deputy president urged Kenyatta not to accept such a role, describing it as a political distraction.
“We are telling my elder brother Uhuru Kenyatta, don’t allow yourself to be dragged into that mess,” Gachagua said.
He also questioned the government’s focus on a long-term development strategy, arguing that it should first account for its recent performance.
“That vision is something we will plan next year. Why are you worried about the next 60 years? Tell us what you have done in the last one year.”
Focus on Responsible Political Conduct
Amin’s comments were made during the unveiling of a multi-agency initiative aimed at addressing hate speech and promoting peaceful political engagement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
His remarks underscore growing concern among security agencies over inflammatory political rhetoric as the country enters an increasingly active electoral period.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has maintained that its officers operate independently and professionally in accordance with the law, while warning against claims that could erode public trust in national security institutions.
