Amin Mohamed Ibrahim is the new Director of Criminal Investigations, replacing George Kinoti.

President William Ruto appointed Amin through a gazette notice dated Friday, October 14, 2022.

This is after he outshined Bernard Barasa Walumoli, Eliud Kipkoech Lagat, Gideon Nyale Munga, Esther Chepkosgei Seroney and David Kipkosgey Birech.

Others who had been shortlisted for the position are Jonyo Michael Wiso, Nicholas Ireri Kamwende, Paul Jimmie Ndambuki and Dr. Simon Mwangi Wanderi.

Who is Amin Mohamed Ibrahim?

Amin Mohamed Ibrahim has been serving as the director of the Police Internal Affairs Unit.

Amin Mohamed Ibrahim Career

The new DCI boss has served the police service for over 30 years.

Prior to his appointment as the new DCI boss, Amin Mohamed Ibrahim served as the director of the police Internal Affairs Unit.

He has held senior positions, including being the director of investigations at the DCI headquarters.

He has also served as the director of Banking Fraud Unit.

He was the Rift Valley regional DCI boss in 2007 when the country witnessed the post-election violence.

He holds the rank of senior assistant inspector general of police.

He also served as the head of the then CID investigations Bureau.

Amin Mohamed Ibrahim Education

The information about the new DCI boss’ education are not yet in the public domain but we will keep you updated once we get the details.