ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE

[PHOTOS] Koome presides over Amin's swearing in

Koome said courts rely on investigations conducted by DCI.

In Summary

• Koome said the DCI is a core component of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) and a pivotal partner in the criminal justice system.

• She acknowledged the enormous responsibilities that come with the office of the DCI and pledged her support whenever called upon.

Chief Justice Martha Koome greets Directorate of Criminal Investigation Amin Mohammed after oath taking on October 19, 2022.
Chief Justice Martha Koome greets Directorate of Criminal Investigation Amin Mohammed after oath taking on October 19, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Chief Justice Martha Koome on Wednesday presided over the oath-taking ceremony of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Amin Mohammed.

He officially takes over from former DCI George Kinoti.

The DCI was joined by his sons during the ceremony.

Chief Justice Martha Koome and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation Amin Mohammed's sons during oath of office taking on October 19, 2022.
Chief Justice Martha Koome and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation Amin Mohammed's sons during oath of office taking on October 19, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Koome said the DCI is a core component of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) and a pivotal partner in the criminal justice system.

She acknowledged the enormous responsibilities that come with the office of the DCI and pledged her support whenever called upon.

Koome said courts rely on investigations conducted by the Directorate.

She urged him to work closely with other players in the NCAJ that brings together state and non-state actors from the justice sector in fulfilling his mandate.

Chief Justice Martha Koome and DCI boss Amin Mohammed at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
Chief Justice Martha Koome and DCI boss Amin Mohammed at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
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Chief Justice Martha Koome commends Directorate of Criminal Investigation boss Amin Mohammed for oath of office taking on October 19, 2022.
Chief Justice Martha Koome commends Directorate of Criminal Investigation boss Amin Mohammed for oath of office taking on October 19, 2022.
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Deputy Chief Registrar Paul Ndemu receives Director of Criminal Investigation ahead of his swearing in at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
Deputy Chief Registrar Paul Ndemu receives Director of Criminal Investigation ahead of his swearing in at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
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Director of Criminal Investigation Amin Mohammed takes oath of office at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
Director of Criminal Investigation Amin Mohammed takes oath of office at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
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Director of Criminal Investigation Amin Mohammed during oath taking ceremony at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
Director of Criminal Investigation Amin Mohammed during oath taking ceremony at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
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Chief Justice Martha Koome speaks during the swearing in of the Director of Criminal Investigation at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
Chief Justice Martha Koome speaks during the swearing in of the Director of Criminal Investigation at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
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Director of Criminal Investigation Amin Mohammed with Deputy Director of Public prosecution Dorcas Oduor arrive at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
Director of Criminal Investigation Amin Mohammed with Deputy Director of Public prosecution Dorcas Oduor arrive at the Supreme Court on October 19, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
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