The National Police Service (NPS) has strongly pushed back against a Daily Nation report on the tenure of Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin, terming the publication misleading, speculative, and likely to erode public confidence in security institutions.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Service dismissed claims that Mr. Amin’s tenure “ends today,” clarifying that he remains lawfully in office and continues to discharge his duties in service to the country. NPS stressed that matters relating to the appointment and tenure of senior security officials are strictly governed by law and established procedures, not media declarations.
At the same time, the Service took issue with assertions that the DCI is “haunted by abductions,” describing the claims as reckless, unsubstantiated, and damaging to the integrity of the Directorate. According to NPS, all reported cases of abductions and missing persons are handled with professionalism and transparency, with investigations carried out thoroughly and without fear or favour.
The statement further revealed that in several high-profile cases, investigations have uncovered instances where disappearances were deliberately staged by individuals or groups seeking to attract public sympathy, waste police resources, or undermine confidence in security agencies.Even so, the Service maintained that every genuine case is treated with the seriousness it deserves and pursued to its logical conclusion.
In defending Mr. Amin’s leadership, the NPS highlighted progress made under his tenure, including strengthened forensic capabilities, the dismantling of major criminal syndicates, and improved international cooperation, alongside his recent election to a key position within INTERPOL.
The Service also cautioned media houses against sensational reporting, warning that misleading headlines risk damaging their credibility and misinforming the public while undermining the commitment of officers serving in critical roles. It urged journalists to verify facts before publication, particularly on matters touching on national security and public trust.
NPS reiterated that it operates within a strict legal and constitutional framework under the oversight of institutions such as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the Judiciary, and Parliament.
It maintained that it remains focused on upholding the rule of law, protecting life and property, and serving Kenyans professionally despite what it described as distractions driven by sensational headlines.
