The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed as false reports linking the agency to the alleged interception of a vehicle at the Uganda border and confiscation of election-related materials.
The reports, aired by KTN News and published by The Standard newspaper, claimed that three occupants of the vehicle were intercepted and questioned, with election-related materials allegedly seized during the incident.
The reports also linked a DCI officer to investigations into alleged electoral malpractice involving IEBC voter registration materials. According to the reports, the officer was allegedly warned to abandon the investigation or face transfer before being moved to DCI Headquarters.
However, the DCI has rejected the claims, saying they are inaccurate and have no basis.
“These allegations are false, inaccurate and wholly without foundation,” the DCI said in a statement issued on September 28, 2026.
The agency further denied the existence of the alleged officer, arrest and transfer described in the reports.
“There is no such officer, no such arrest as portrayed and no such transfer linked to any electoral investigation as described in the report,” the Directorate stated.
The DCI said it was particularly concerned about the timing of the reports, coming as Kenya begins preparations for the 2027 General Election.
The agency also faulted KTN News for allegedly failing to seek its response before airing and publishing the report.
“Responsible journalism on matters of national security and electoral integrity requires verification and an opportunity for the institution concerned to respond,” the DCI said.
The Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a free, fair, transparent and credible electoral process, saying its officers would continue to operate within the Constitution and the law.
“The Directorate will continue to discharge its mandate professionally, impartially and strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the law,” it stated.
The DCI also maintained that no officer was above the law and rejected claims that its officers could be instructed to abandon lawful investigations.
“No officer of the DCI is above the law, and no officer is instructed to abandon a lawful investigation,” the agency said.
The Directorate urged media organisations and journalists to exercise caution when reporting on sensitive security and electoral matters, stressing the importance of verifying information before publication.
“Verification of facts before publication is essential to public confidence in institutions and to the integrity of the electoral process,” the DCI stated.
The agency said it would formally raise its concerns with the relevant statutory bodies responsible for media standards and accountability, while noting that it respects the constitutional guarantee of media freedom.
The DCI has consequently advised members of the public to treat the KTN report as unfounded.
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