The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has rejected reports claiming its officers intercepted a vehicle carrying election-related materials at the Uganda border, describing the allegations as false and unsupported. The agency says no such arrest, investigation or officer transfer linked to the claims took place.

Highlights

• DCI denied reports connecting its officers to an alleged border interception.
• The agency said claims about voter registration materials were inaccurate.
• Police dismissed reports of an officer being transferred over the matter.
• DCI urged journalists to verify sensitive reports before publication.
• The statement comes as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.

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DCI dismisses election-related allegations

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has responded to reports alleging that its officers were involved in the interception of a vehicle at the Uganda border and the confiscation of materials linked to elections.

The reports claimed that three people in the vehicle were questioned over alleged electoral malpractice involving voter registration materials.

However, the DCI has rejected the claims, saying the information circulating publicly does not reflect what happened.

According to the agency, there was no arrest, investigation or officer involved in such a matter as described in the reports.

Claims of officer transfer rejected

The DCI also dismissed allegations that one of its officers was handling the supposed investigation and was later warned to stop the probe before being transferred to the DCI headquarters.

The agency said there is no record of such an officer or any transfer connected to an electoral investigation of that nature.

The Directorate described the reports as misleading and said they lacked factual backing.

DCI raises concern over timing

The agency raised concerns about the timing of the reports, noting that Kenya is entering a period of increased political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The DCI said it was not given an opportunity to respond before the claims were published.

The agency maintained that it remains committed to supporting a credible electoral process and carrying out its responsibilities within the law.

Call for responsible reporting

The DCI urged media organisations and journalists to uphold professional standards when reporting on matters involving national security and elections.

The agency said verification of information before publication is important in maintaining public confidence in state institutions.

It added that all officers are expected to operate within legal boundaries and that no officer is directed to stop a lawful investigation.

The Directorate said it would raise its concerns with relevant bodies responsible for media standards while recognising the constitutional role of the media.

Members of the public were advised to treat the claims as unverified and unfounded.

In an era where information moves quickly, accuracy remains one of the strongest tools for protecting public trust.