The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, joined Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, and other stakeholders in the security sector during the launch of the Multi-Biometric Identification System, a major milestone in strengthening Kenya’s criminal justice system.
The innovative system, which will be rolled out across all 52 Huduma Centres nationwide, is expected to significantly enhance service delivery by reducing the processing time for Police Clearance Certificates from 14 days to just 24 hours. The initiative adds to the growing number of government services that have been digitised to improve efficiency, transparency and accessibility.
Speaking during the launch, the DPP commended the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for its innovation and commitment to leveraging technology to enhance criminal investigations and the administration of justice. He noted that the Multi-Biometric Identification System will play a critical role in combating crime by strengthening the identification and verification of individuals.
The DPP further challenged investigators to uphold professionalism by ensuring there is a controlled and well-coordinated framework for the investigation and analysis of exhibits and evidence. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the independence of forensic analysts from investigators, noting that separating the two functions safeguards the integrity of investigations and ensures that forensic findings remain objective, credible and free from interference.
