The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded a specialized training program aimed at enhancing Kenya’s ability to investigate and combat complex financial crimes.
The Financial Crimes Investigations Course, held at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), brought together officers from the DCI and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The course, which ended this week, focused on equipping investigators with practical skills to trace illicit financial flows, analyze intricate transactions, and strengthen evidence-based case building.
Mr. Bernard Barasa Walumoli, Director of Planning at DCI, highlighted that financial crimes pose serious threats to governance, economic stability, and national security.
Speaking on behalf of the Director of DCI, Mr. Walumoli said continuous professional development is critical to keeping investigators prepared for the increasingly sophisticated methods employed by criminals.
“Providing officers with the right tools and knowledge is vital to dismantling organized networks and ensuring public trust in government institutions,” he stated.
The program also emphasized inter-agency collaboration, bringing DCI and EACC officers together to share intelligence and coordinate responses to financial crime.
According to Mr. Walumoli, joint participation strengthens teamwork and helps in tracing complex money trails that cross institutional and national boundaries.
Support from international partners was acknowledged during the closing ceremony.
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) assisted in facilitating the training, which included practical sessions delivered by experienced facilitators and NCIA staff.
Senior officials attending the event included Mrs. Violet Makhanu, Director of Training at DCI, and Mr. Stephen Chacha, Deputy Commandant of NCIA.
Kenya has faced a growing challenge of financial crimes in recent years, ranging from money laundering to corruption-related schemes.
By investing in skills development and fostering inter-agency cooperation, the DCI aims to strengthen investigative outcomes and protect the country’s economic and institutional integrity.
The Directorate confirmed that similar training initiatives will continue, forming part of broader efforts to build a robust and responsive framework for tackling financial crimes nationwide.