The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has received a major technological boost in its fight against drug trafficking following the donation of advanced equipment by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) Nairobi Office.
The new equipment will enhance the operational capacity of the DCI Anti-Narcotics Unit, strengthening its ability to investigate, disrupt and dismantle transnational organised criminal networks involved in the illegal drug trade.
The equipment was officially handed over by Amanda Hickman during a ceremony attended by DCI Director Mohamed Ibrahim Amin and senior officials from both agencies.
Amin said modern policing requires access to advanced technological resources to effectively combat criminal networks that increasingly exploit digital platforms and complex financial systems.
“To effectively counter criminal networks that exploit digital technologies and complex financial systems, we must equip ourselves with the right tools,” Amin said.
Hickman reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Kenya’s security efforts, noting that the donation reflects confidence in the professionalism and critical role played by the DCI in protecting national and regional security.
The partnership between the DCI and the NCA has supported joint efforts in tackling serious crimes, including narcotics trafficking, money laundering, cyber-enabled crime, human trafficking and terrorism financing.
The newly acquired equipment is expected to strengthen intelligence gathering and analysis, secure data management, case handling and the processing of digital evidence, enabling more effective intelligence-led investigations.
The DCI expressed appreciation for the continued support from the United Kingdom, saying the collaboration has enhanced the directorate’s operational capacity and improved service delivery.
The donation highlights the ongoing security partnership between Kenya and the UK in combating drug trafficking and other forms of organised crime.
