The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has stepped up security preparations in Nairobi as Kenya begins intensified preparations for the 2027 General Election.
The agency says it is strengthening measures to address emerging and persistent security threats that could undermine public safety and disrupt a peaceful electoral environment.
Nairobi Regional Criminal Investigations Officer Setim Kandie said the DCI is focusing on threats including goonism, misinformation and disinformation as security agencies work under a multi-agency framework ahead of the elections.
Kandie said detectives are also continuing to tackle crimes that affect Nairobi residents on a daily basis, including phone snatching, motor vehicle theft and fraudulent “kazi majuu” schemes.
The security measures are intended to support efforts to maintain an environment conducive to a free, fair and credible electoral process, while also addressing criminal activity in the capital.
Kandie, speaking to the media in Nairobi, assured residents that the DCI would maintain an open-door policy and encouraged members of the public to share information about security threats and criminal activity in their communities.
“Members of the public have a critical role to play by providing information on security concerns affecting their communities,” Kandie said.
He said information provided by residents could help investigators take timely and appropriate action against emerging threats.
The DCI's focus on misinformation and disinformation comes as political activity increases ahead of the 2027 General Election. Authorities have increasingly identified false or misleading information as a challenge that can complicate efforts to maintain public order and public confidence.
The agency is also targeting fraudulent “kazi majuu” schemes, which use false employment promises to deceive members of the public, alongside other forms of robbery and theft.
Kandie urged Nairobi residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities and criminal incidents.
Members of the public can report emergencies through National Police Service numbers 999, 911 and 112.
The DCI also provides an anonymous reporting channel through its toll-free hotline 0800 722 203 and WhatsApp number 0709 570 000.
The enhanced security preparations come as agencies continue coordinating under the multi-agency framework to address security concerns before, during and after the 2027 General Election.
The DCI said cooperation between investigators and members of the public will remain important in identifying threats early and responding to criminal activity across Nairobi.
