Teachers and students from Kisii School on Tuesday got an uncommon window into the inner workings of Kenya’s premier investigative agency, touring the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters on Kiambu Road in Nairobi in an engagement designed to expose them to careers in law enforcement and public security.
The delegation was received by Dr Philip Ouma, the Director of Reforms, Research, Innovation, and Development (RRID), and Dennis Okadapau, the Director of the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), alongside other senior officers drawn from several investigative units.
Students moved through a range of specialised departments during the visit, including Forensic Investigations, Cybercrime, Crime Scene Management, Intelligence Operations and the Anti-Narcotics Unit, with officers in each section walking them through their functions and the investigative processes they follow.
The Anti-Narcotics Unit session stood out as a highlight, with officers detailing the dangers of drug and substance abuse, how trafficking networks operate, and the legal consequences of narcotics offences. Students were urged to take up the role of anti-drug ambassadors within their school and home communities.
Beyond classroom-style briefings, learners received practical grounding in evidence preservation, forensic analysis, digital safety and the nature of cyber threats facing Kenya today.
Teachers who accompanied the group said the visit had left a significant impression, broadening the students’ grasp of public service and opening their eyes to career paths in criminology, forensic science, cybersecurity, intelligence, and law enforcement.
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The DCI said it remains committed to mentorship and public awareness programmes, describing such school engagements as essential to building a generation of security-conscious and informed young Kenyans.
By Benedict Aoya
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