Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin has underscored the importance of strong leadership and professionalism in counter-terrorism efforts as he officially closed the Counter-Terrorism (CT) Senior Investigating Officers Course in Mombasa.
The advanced programme brought together senior officers from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) drawn from across the country, with the aim of strengthening leadership skills and enhancing investigative capacity in the fight against terrorism.
Addressing the officers, Amin congratulated them as they prepared to assume greater leadership responsibilities within Kenya’s security architecture.
He stressed that disciplined decision-making, strategic thinking, and professionalism remain central to the country’s counter-terrorism response.
“As terrorism grows in complexity, sophistication and reach, Kenya’s counter-terrorism response must also evolve. It should be anchored not only in operational capability, but also in strong leadership and effective inter-agency coordination,” Amin said.
The DCI director also acknowledged the British High Commission for its support in facilitating the course, describing the collaboration as a key milestone in Kenya’s commitment to intelligence-led and sophisticated security operations aimed at safeguarding the nation.
The ceremony was attended by the Commandant of the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), Sospeter Munyi, alongside other senior security officials, highlighting the collective resolve to build a safer and more resilient Kenya.
Meanwhile, detectives from Kilifi South Sub-County have arrested six suspects linked to a violent robbery and burglary incident that occurred on January 28, 2026, in Mtwapa.
Acting on solid intelligence, officers raided a hideout in Vipingo where the suspects were believed to have gone underground following the incident.
Three suspects — Mustafa Majeza Juma, Bubbline Kitsao Kazungu and Abdul Mwatondo Matano — were arrested during the operation.
A search of the residence led to the recovery of six mobile phones, eight national identity cards belonging to different individuals, two Somali swords, two pangas and a cash bail receipt in the name of Mustafa Majeza Juma.
The receipt relates to an attempted robbery with violence case, in which the suspect had an active warrant of arrest.
Under interrogation, the trio led detectives to other accomplices, resulting in the arrest of Swale Mwarauka, Mohammed Juma and Hamisi Rama at a second residence.
A search of the second hideout uncovered 18 large rolls of cannabis sativa, a weighing scale and Sh7,000 in cash, believed to be proceeds of crime.
All six suspects were escorted to Mtwapa Police Station for processing and later arraigned in court.
Detectives were granted 14-day custodial orders to complete investigations as authorities intensify efforts to curb violent crime and ensure the suspects face the full force of the law.
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