The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed reports linking its officers to an alleged incident involving a vehicle intercepted at the Kenya-Uganda border and the confiscation of materials said to be related to elections.
In a statement, the DCI described the reports as false, inaccurate and misleading, saying they contained claims of an arrest and an investigation into alleged electoral malpractice involving voter registration materials.
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The reports further alleged that a DCI officer handling the matter had been ordered to drop the investigation or risk being transferred before eventually being moved to the DCI headquarters.
The Directorate denied the claims, saying there was no officer, arrest or transfer matching the account contained in the reports.
The DCI also questioned the timing of the publication as Kenya begins preparations for the 2027 General Election.
According to the Directorate, it was not given an opportunity to respond to the allegations before the reports were broadcast and published.
The DCI reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a free, fair, transparent and credible electoral process, saying its officers are required to operate within the Constitution and the law.
It further maintained that no officer is above the law and that no member of the DCI is directed to abandon a lawful investigation.
The agency urged journalists and media organisations to verify information before publishing reports touching on national security and electoral matters.
The DCI said accurate reporting and giving affected institutions an opportunity to respond are important in maintaining public confidence in state institutions and protecting the integrity of the electoral process.
It added that it would raise the matter with relevant statutory bodies responsible for media standards and accountability, while acknowledging the constitutional protection of media freedom.
The public was consequently advised to disregard the report, which the DCI said was without foundation.
