NAIROBI— The National Police Service (NPS) has refuted reports suggesting that the tenure of Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin ends today, describing the claims as factually inaccurate, speculative and potentially damaging to public confidence in Kenya’s security institutions.
In a statement issued by Muchiri Nyaga, Director of Corporate Communication and official Spokesperson for the National Police Service, the NPS expressed concern over a headline and accompanying story published today by the Daily Nation titled “Tenure ends for DCI boss haunted by ghost of abductions.”
“The claim that DCI Chief Amin’s tenure ‘ends today’ is factually inaccurate, premature, speculative and misleading,” the statement read. “Mr. Mohamed Amin continues to serve in office lawfully and is discharging his duties diligently in service to the country.”
PRESS STATEMENT : CLARIFICATION ON THE TENURE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS (DCI) AND ADDRESSING ALLEGATIONS REGARDING ABDUCTIONS pic.twitter.com/BswcV0ifMD
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) April 1, 2026
The NPS emphasised that appointments and tenure for senior security officials are governed strictly by law and established procedures. It asserted that no media outlet, regardless of its influence, has the authority to unilaterally declare the end of a public officer’s service. Such reporting, the Service warned, risks creating unnecessary uncertainty and eroding trust in critical national security agencies.
The statement also took issue with allegations linking Director Amin and the DCI to abductions, calling them “erroneous, reckless and unsubstantiated.” It argued that broadly tarnishing the Directorate with sweeping claims ignores its operational realities and achievements.
According to the National Police Service, the DCI has consistently and transparently investigated all reported cases of alleged abductions or missing persons. In several high-profile instances, investigations reportedly uncovered deliberate staging of disappearances aimed at generating public sympathy, wasting police resources, or undermining confidence in security agencies. Genuine cases, the statement stressed, are pursued “to their logical conclusion, without fear or favour.”
The Spokesperson highlighted key accomplishments under Director Amin’s leadership, including enhanced forensic capabilities, the dismantling of major criminal syndicates, strengthened international cooperation — notably his recent election to a key position at INTERPOL — and sustained efforts against serious crimes affecting ordinary citizens.
“Painting the DCI with a broad brush of ‘abductions’ ignores these significant achievements,” the statement noted.
The NPS urged media houses to uphold responsible journalism by thoroughly verifying facts, particularly on sensitive matters involving national security and public trust. It reiterated that the Service operates under a robust legal framework with independent oversight from bodies such as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the courts, and Parliament.
“The Service remains committed to upholding the rule of law, protecting life and property, and working professionally without being distracted by sensational headlines,” the statement concluded.
The clarification comes amid ongoing public discourse on security leadership and accountability, especially following periods of heightened tension during recent protests. Director Amin, who has over 30 years of distinguished service in the National Police Service, continues to head the DCI as the matter of any potential contract extension or succession remains one for the relevant appointing authorities to determine in accordance with the law.
