Daniel Kandie has been appointed the new Regional Criminal Investigations Officer (RCIO) for Nairobi following a leadership reshuffle at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced by Director Mohamed Amin.
The changes come after the retirement of investigations bureau director Abdallah Komesha, who stepped down on March 5, 2026 after serving in the police service for more than three decades.
Kandie has been transferred from the Coast region to take charge of operations in Nairobi, replacing Benson Kasyoki, who has been redeployed to the Coast in the same capacity.
Nairobi remains one of the most demanding policing regions in the country due to its high crime levels and economic significance, with investigators frequently handling complex cases ranging from financial crimes to organised criminal networks.
Following Komesha’s retirement, Francis Ndiema has been appointed Director of the Investigations Bureau. Ndiema previously served as Director of Personnel within the DCI.
In other changes, Sospeter Munyi has been moved from his role as Commandant of the National Criminal Investigations Academy to become Director of Forensics, replacing Rosemary Nkuraru, who now takes over as Director of Personnel.
Meanwhile, Jillo Ibrahim has been reassigned from Chief of the National Central Bureau to Commandant of the academy.
Amin said the reshuffle is intended to strengthen the operational effectiveness of the agency while enhancing specialised capabilities within key departments.
“The reshuffle is expected to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance forensic capacity, and improve investigative coordination across regions,” Amin said.
According to the DCI, the transfers target strategic units including investigations, forensic services, personnel management and training — areas considered central to the agency’s mandate.
Kandie’s appointment comes at a time when security agencies have intensified efforts to dismantle organised criminal groups, particularly those linked to violent boda boda gangs operating in parts of Nairobi.
Authorities are also scaling up operations targeting drug trafficking networks and other organised crimes within the capital.
At the same time, security agencies continue to grapple with the growing problem of mob justice across the country.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recently revealed that authorities recorded 845 incidents of mob justice between January 2025 and February 2026, resulting in 579 deaths and 266 injuries.
The figures highlight the scale of the public safety challenge facing law enforcement agencies as they work to restore public confidence in the justice system and curb vigilante violence.
