National Police Service Denies Reports of DCI Boss Mohamed Amin’s Exit Amid Political Lobbying and Abduction Scrutiny

National Police Service dismisses reports that DCI boss Mohamed Amin’s term ended April 1, affirming he remains in office despite abduction scrutiny.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 1, 2026, 7:46 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Tuko

The National Police Service Maintains Leadership Continuity

The National Police Service has moved to stabilize public perception by refuting claims that the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, has reached the end of his professional term. In an official communication released by Inspector General Douglas Kanja, the police characterized recent headlines as factually inaccurate and speculative. The service emphasized that Amin is still actively leading the directorate and that any suggestion of his departure is premature. By addressing these reports directly, the police hierarchy aims to prevent public anxiety and maintain confidence in the nation's premier investigative body during a period of heightened political sensitivity.

Addressing Allegations of State Linked Abductions

A central component of the scrutiny facing the DCI involves a series of high profile abduction cases that occurred during the Gen Z led protests of 2024 and 2025. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reported hundreds of complaints regarding personal security violations, including fifteen confirmed cases of abduction during that period. While the police service rejects the narrative that Amin is being "haunted" by these incidents, the directorate has faced persistent criticism over inconclusive investigations, particularly involving discovered remains in Mukuru Kwa Njenga. The NPS maintains that all genuine cases are being investigated to their logical conclusion without external interference.

The Legal Framework of Senior Security Appointments

The tenure of the DCI director is governed by specific legal procedures and presidential appointments rather than media speculation or political lobbying. Mohamed Amin was originally appointed by President William Ruto in October 2022 to succeed George Kinoti and subsequently received a two year extension following his retirement at age sixty in 2024. The police service reiterated that the transition of senior security officials follows a strict constitutional path. Despite reports of meetings between the President and the Interior Cabinet Secretary regarding the office’s future, the NPS asserts that the current director remains fully empowered by law to continue his mandate.