Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been recognized as the best in Africa, according to a survey conducted by Kenya Trak, a research and survey firm. The National Police Service (NPS) announced this accolade, reflecting the DCI’s commitment to excellence in investigations.
The NPS highlighted that the DCI has consistently pursued high standards by collaborating with various international agencies, including INTERPOL, the FBI, the German Agency for International Cooperation, and the National Crime Agency.
These partnerships foster expertise sharing, offer training for investigators, and promote the adoption of advanced technologies. As a result, the DCI has improved its investigative capabilities in critical areas such as cybercrime, forensic investigations, anti-terrorism, and anti-narcotics.
In recent years, the DCI has made significant investments in state-of-the-art forensic laboratories, digital crime-fighting tools, and advanced intelligence systems. These enhancements have empowered the agency to tackle transnational crimes, including cybercrime, terrorism, and human trafficking, with increased precision.
The DCI’s ranking underscores its substantial advancements, particularly in adopting advanced forensic techniques and digital tools that improve its ability to resolve complex cases. Strong collaborations with international law enforcement agencies enable effective intelligence sharing and facilitate joint operations against transnational crime.
Kenya’s strategic location as an East African hub adds pressure on the DCI to manage both local and broader regional threats. Their ability to handle these challenges efficiently has played a key role in their recognition as the top agency in Africa.
Following Kenya, Ghana’s Criminal Investigation Department secured second place, while Uganda’s Criminal Investigation Department ranked third. These results emphasize the growing effectiveness of law enforcement agencies across the continent.
Ethiopia’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) took fourth place, with Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST) in fifth. Egypt’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) claimed sixth place, and Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services ranked seventh.
Zimbabwe’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) came in eighth, while Botswana’s Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) secured the ninth position. South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks, completed the top ten.
