The Director of Criminal Investigations has announced a major reshuffle affecting several senior officers in key departments within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
The changes were confirmed on March 5, 2026, following the retirement of the Director of the Investigations Bureau.
The reshuffle is part of efforts aimed at strengthening operations and improving coordination within the investigative agency.
Officials said the changes will help enhance efficiency in handling complex criminal cases across different regions.
According to the announcement, Mohamed Amin, the Director of Criminal Investigations, revealed that Daniel Kandie has been appointed as the new Regional Criminal Investigations Officer (RCIO) for Nairobi.
Kandie previously served as the RCIO at the Coast region and now replaces Benson Kasyoki, who has been redeployed to serve in the same position at the Coast.
Nairobi is considered one of the most sensitive regions in the country due to its high population, economic activities, and the number of high-profile criminal cases reported.
The appointment of a new investigations boss is therefore expected to strengthen crime investigations in the capital.
In other changes, Francis Ndiema has been appointed as the new Director of the Investigations Bureau following the retirement of Abdallah Komesha. Ndiema previously served as the Director of Personnel within the DCI.
The reshuffle also saw Sospeter Munyi moved from his role as Commandant of the National Criminal Investigations Academy to serve as the new Director of Forensics. He replaces Rosemary Nkuraru, who has now been appointed as the Director of Personnel.
Meanwhile, Jillo Ibrahim, who previously served as Chief of the National Central Bureau, has been transferred to become the new Commandant of the National Criminal Investigations Academy.
The changes come at a time when the government has intensified its fight against organised crime and rising cases of mob justice across the country.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recently revealed that between January 2025 and February 2026, at least 845 cases of mob justice were recorded nationwide. Out of these incidents, 579 resulted in deaths while 266 caused injuries.
Kiambu County recorded the highest number of mob justice incidents with 90 cases, followed closely by Nairobi with 85 cases. Other counties such as Embu, Kisumu, Kirinyaga and Kakamega also reported significant numbers.
Authorities say the rise in mob justice is worrying because many suspects are attacked before they can be properly investigated or taken to court.
The government has since announced measures aimed at addressing the problem and ensuring suspects are handled through lawful procedures.
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