Nairobi — The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed reports claiming that the tenure of Mohamed Amin ends Wednesday, insisting the Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) remains lawfully in office.
In a statement issued by the Office of the Inspector General and signed by police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the service termed media reports suggesting Amin's tenure had expired as "factually inaccurate, premature, speculative and misleading."
"The claim that Mr. Amin's tenure 'ends today' is factually inaccurate. Mr. Mohamed Amin continues to serve in office lawfully and is discharging his duties diligently in service to the country," the statement said.
The NPS stressed that the appointment and tenure of senior security officials are governed strictly by law and established procedures, cautioning against media speculation.
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"No newspaper, however influential, has the power to declare the end of a public officer's tenure," the statement added.
The police service warned that speculative reporting on sensitive security leadership matters risks creating unnecessary uncertainty and undermining public confidence in national security institutions.
'Haunted'
It also pushed back against claims that the DCI under Amin's leadership has been "haunted by abductions," dismissing the assertion as reckless and unsubstantiated.
According to police headquarters, the DCI has consistently investigated all reported cases of alleged abductions or missing persons, noting that in several high-profile incidents, investigations revealed some disappearances had been staged to attract public sympathy, divert resources, or discredit security agencies.
"Any genuine case of abduction or disappearance is treated with the seriousness it deserves and investigated to its logical conclusion, without fear or favour," the statement said.
The NPS further defended the agency's record under Amin, citing enhanced forensic capabilities, the dismantling of major criminal syndicates, and strengthened international cooperation.
It also pointed to Amin's recent election to a senior role within INTERPOL as a sign of growing global confidence in Kenya's investigative leadership.
The service urged media houses to uphold responsible journalism, warning that misleading headlines could damage institutional credibility and erode public trust.
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"We urge media houses to verify facts before publication, especially on matters touching on national security and public trust," the statement said.
The NPS reiterated that it operates under a strict legal and oversight framework, including scrutiny by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, the courts, and Parliament.
"The service remains committed to upholding the rule of law, protecting life and property, and working professionally without being distracted by sensational headlines," it added.
