Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced sweeping security reforms aimed at strengthening Kenya’s fight against cybercrime, improving police accountability and enhancing operational efficiency within the National Police Service.
Speaking in Parliament, Murkomen said the government has significantly bolstered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Cybercrime Unit to address the growing threat posed by digital criminal networks.
He noted that cyber-enabled crimes — including online fraud, identity theft, SIM swap fraud, hacking and financial scams — continue to expose individuals, businesses and institutions to serious vulnerabilities.
“The Government has strengthened the DCI Cybercrime Unit and enhanced forensic and digital investigation capabilities,” Murkomen told lawmakers.
According to the CS, the State has established inter-agency cyber threat monitoring mechanisms and forged partnerships with telecommunication providers and financial institutions to improve detection and response to cyber threats. Public awareness campaigns on cyber hygiene and digital literacy have also been rolled out to empower citizens to protect themselves online.
Murkomen emphasized that Kenya’s challenge is not a lack of legal frameworks but enforcement capacity. He raised concerns over blogs allegedly spreading misinformation and inciting ethnic tensions, warning that firm action would be taken against offenders.
“The DCI does not require more laws. It requires more tools, equipment and trained officers,” he said.
He disclosed that consultations are ongoing with Parliament’s Budget Committee to secure additional funding for modern investigative tools and to recruit young technology experts to strengthen the unit’s capacity.
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