DCI challenges Gachagua to provide evidence over abductions and killings claims

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed a series of accusations levelled against its boss, Amin Mohamed, by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing them as ridiculous, ill-intended and wholly without foundation. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the DCI called on the DCP Party leader to "produce credible evidence rather than peddle unverified claims calculated to undermine public confidence in law enforcement". "The DCI categorically states that it does not sanction, facilitate, conceal, or participate in criminal conduct of any kind, regardless of the identity or status of any person involved. The DCI remains a professional investigative agency mandated by law to investigate serious and complex crimes, gather evidence, and present cases to the relevant prosecutorial and judicial authorities. Its officers continue to discharge these responsibilities strictly in accordance with the Constitution, relevant laws, and established investigative procedures," the statement reads. The statement came hours after Gachagua alleged that the directorate was concealing and facilitating cases involving alleged abductions, disappearances, deaths, police shootings, attacks against journalists and other serious offences. "Where such matters fall within the DCP's mandate, they are subject to investigation based on available evidence. No individual is above the law. Neither political affiliation nor public prominence influences the manner in which a criminal investigation is conducted," the DCI maintained. The directorate added that, contrary to Gachagua's claims, progress had been made in ongoing investigations into some of the cases he cited. These include the recent murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso, the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari of PCEA Tabuga Church in Nakuru North Sub-County, and the murder of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama, who was shot dead at his shop in Tuikut Trading Centre, Sasur Location, Cheptais Sub-County, on the night of August 8, 2026. "The DCI therefore rejects any suggestion that its investigations are undertaken to serve partisan political interests, noting that investigative outcomes and subsequent decisions have always been guided by evidence and the law, not by political considerations," the statement adds. The directorate also rejected what it termed a pattern of leveraging the tragic and unfortunate deaths of public figures and private citizens to advance political narratives, saying it amounts to taking advantage of grieving families for political gain. "This is unacceptable!" At the same time, the DCI said it would not be drawn into a public spat over its investigative work. "The DCI will not conduct investigations through the media or compromise ongoing inquiries by disclosing sensitive operational information. Where investigations establish criminal culpability, the relevant suspects will be processed in accordance with the law and presented before the appropriate authorities," the statement further notes. The directorate called on the former DP and members of the public who may have information relating to any alleged criminal activity to submit it through official investigative channels. It said credible information would be assessed and acted upon in accordance with the law. "The DCI remains steadfast in its constitutional and statutory mandate and in serving the people of Kenya with professionalism, impartiality, integrity, and respect for human rights," the statement concluded.