Meet John Onyango Deputy DCI After the Exit of Kamwende

Meet John Onyango New Deputy DCI After the Exit of Kamwende

John Onyango is currently serving as the Deputy Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya. He was appointed in February 2024 to replace Nicholas Ireri Kamwende, who retired. Before his promotion, Onyango was the head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and previously served as the DCI boss in … Read more

Join DCI: Your Ultimate Guide to Becoming a CID/DCI Officer in Kenya

Requirements to Join DCI

Are you ready to step into a challenging yet rewarding career in law enforcement? If you’re looking to join DCI in Kenya and serve as a CID/DCI officer, you need to meet a set of rigorous requirements and develop specific skills. This comprehensive guide covers all the general and specialized requirements, training details, and the … Read more

The DCI Academy and Courses

The DCI Academy is dedicated to being the regional premier law enforcement learning and research center and an advocate for law enforcement best practices. It is the institution tasked with training in matters of investigations in the National Police Service. History The C.I.D. Training School was established in 1957 to enhance the Kenya Police capacity … Read more