# Kenya DCI security and digital service updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kenya-dci-security-and-digital-service-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-14T07:05:16.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has been implementing various security and administrative enhancements. Initially, the agency intensified security measures in Nairobi and surrounding areas to combat robbery, misinformation, and fraud as part of preparations for the 2027 General Election. This included targeting ‘kazi majuu’ scams and arresting individuals for impersonating government officials.

Subsequently, the DCI expanded its digital services by incorporating diplomats and foreign nationals into its biometric police clearance system. Through the rollout of the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS), which utilizes facial recognition and palm prints, the agency has significantly increased its record-handling capacity and reduced the processing time for Police Clearance Certificates.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: DCI expands biometric police clearance services to diplomats

Kenya's DCI has launched a new biometric system at the Diplomatic Police Unit, allowing diplomats and foreign nationals to obtain police clearance certificates locally and much faster.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dci-expands-biometric-police-clearance-services-to-diplomats

### 2026-10-04: Kenya's DCI intensifies security crackdown and fraud investigations

Kenya's DCI has launched a security crackdown ahead of the 2027 elections and arrested two suspects in Narok for impersonating a government official to con the public.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenyas-dci-intensifies-security-crackdown-and-fraud-investigations

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