President William Ruto has appointed Amin Mohamed Ibrahim as the new Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).

In a gazette notice dated October 14, 2022, Dr. Ruto has appointed Amin to replace George Kinoti.

“I William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces appoint Amin Mohamed Ibrahim to be the Director, Directorate of the Criminal Investigation,” the statement reads in part.

Amin overcame competition from nine other candidates.

Other candidates who had been shortlisted for the position are Bernard Barasa Walumoli, Eliud Kipkoech Lagat, Gideon Nyale Munga, Esther Chepkosgei Seroney, David Kipkosgey Birech, Jonyo Michael Wiso, Nicholas Ireri Kamwende, Paul Jimmie Ndambuki and Dr. Simon Mwangi Wanderi.

Until his appointment, Amin was Head of Internal Affairs Unit at the National Police Service.

President William Ruto on September 27, 2022, announced the resignation of Kinoti, who was later transferred to the Public Service Commission.

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