Newly appointed Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin Ibrahim has been sworn in as the new boss of Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Speaking today at the Supreme Court after he was sworn in to office by Chief Justice Martha Koome, Amin promised to tackle terrorism, cybercrime, narcotics, human trafficking, corruption and money laundering.
The new director said he will be firm and fair, carry out his duties with utmost integrity and without ill will.
“I am ready for the task; I promise to be professional while executing my mandate and I will adhere to the constitution and stick to the duties given to the director,” said Amin.
He also vowed to work together with other security agencies and actors of the criminal justice system to serve Kenyans without bias.
He said the public can reach him directly on his personal number 0722415419 saying Kenya will be a safe and secure country going forward.
On her part, Chief Justice Martha Koome congratulated Amin on his appointment and swearing in, adding that she has no doubt that the new director will execute his constitutional mandate with effectiveness and positive impact.
Koome said DCI’s office is a core part of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) and a pivotal partner in the criminal justice system.
“Given our focus to ensure that justice is served for all, I have confidence that you will perform your duties in accordance with the law and fairness given that our Constitution venerates the cardinal value and principle of justice,” said the CJ.
She noted that one of the mandates of the DCI is to maintain law and order, urging Amin to observe the Rule of Law functioning within the dictates of the Constitution.
Furthermore, Koome told the director that the oath which he took should guide him in work and that according to the oath, he must never depart from the law.
Also, CJ said, the oath equally requires Amin to serve this country to the best of his abilities and bearing in mind the enormous responsibility placed upon him.
National Police Service Commission Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia thanked the President for appointing Amin for the task adding that his commission wanted to give Kenyans the best person to succeed George Kinoti.
“My Commission will take care of you and the officers so don’t bother about that. You have a duty to exercise disciplinary control within the office and I know when you settle down in that office there will be a lot of clean up, I wish you all the best in the delivery of your mandate,” said Kinuthia.
Kinuthia promised that his commission will give Amin total support to execute his mandate assuring Kenyans that they have the right person to run the DCI’s office.
Amin was appointed as DCI boss by President William Ruto on Saturday, October 15 after vetting by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC).
By Catherine Muindi
