DCI hits back after Gachagua raises questions on Crime cases
The DCI has issued a statement refuting claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding the mishandling of criminal investigations. The agency emphasized that its operations are evidence-based and independent of political influence.
Why it matters
The public dispute between a former high-ranking official and the national investigative body underscores ongoing friction regarding the rule of law and police conduct in Kenya.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters building along Kiambu road./FILE
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has rejected allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over the handling of criminal cases, challenging him and anyone with information on alleged crimes to present credible evidence to investigators.
In a statement on Tuesday, the DCI said it had taken note of what it described as a series of unsubstantiated claims touching on its work and warned against using criminal investigations and the deaths of public figures to advance political narratives.
The agency said its investigations are conducted on the basis of evidence and the law, regardless of the identity or political affiliation of those involved.
“The DCI categorically states that it does not sanction, facilitate, conceal, or participate in criminal conduct of any kind, regardless of the identity or status of any person involved,” the statement said.
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