DCI rolls out biometric clearance to diplomats
The Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a biometric clearance system for diplomats, allowing them to apply for Police Clearance Certificates digitally. This system replaces manual, paper-based processes and significantly reduces processing times.
Why it matters
The digitization of government services improves administrative efficiency and security, serving as a model for public sector modernization in the region.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has rolled out biometric clearance to diplomats following the launch of the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) at the Diplomatic Police Unit (DPU) Headquarters. Moving ahead diplomats, foreign nationals and staff of international missions will be able to apply for Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs) locally without a visit to DCI Headquarters or Huduma Centres. "The launch extends access to the digital service to the diplomatic community as part of the ongoing nationwide rollout, which is aimed at improving the efficiency and accessibility of PCC processing," said DCI boss Mohamed Amin. The roll out follows the launch of the system on July 23, 2026, by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen at DCI headquarters. By September the services had been rolled out to 20 additional centres, primarily serving the Central Region and neighbouring areas.
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