Children using swings at the playground after its launch on November 4, 2025. /DCIIn a show of warmth and community spirit, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has unveiled a new children’s play park at its headquarters in Nairobi.
The project highlights the softer side of the elite investigative agency long associated with its tough law enforcement role.
The playground, located within the DCI residential area, was built with the support of the Chandaria Foundation under the leadership of industrialist Dr Manu Chandaria.
The vibrant facility is designed to accommodate more than 150 children, offering a safe and stimulating space for recreation and learning.
Speaking during the colourful handover ceremony, Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin described the event as a “celebration of noble partnership, a symbol of shared values and a testament to collective commitment to the well-being and holistic development of children.”
Amin said the DCI’s work extends beyond crime enforcement, noting that the welfare of officers and their families is central to sustaining the agency’s effectiveness.
“We recognise the importance of ensuring the safety, welfare and happiness of our children by creating safe, nurturing environments where they can play, learn and grow,” he said.
The DCI boss thanked the Chandaria Foundation for what he called a generous and thoughtful gesture, adding that the facility would go a long way in providing children with a space to visualise, interact and thrive.
“This playground gives our children the freedom to imagine, to play and to develop essential values such as teamwork, respect, discipline and friendship,” Amin said, urging the children to take care of the new park.
Dr Chandaria, who attended the event, expressed his joy at being part of a project that promotes the welfare of families within the service.
He commended the DCI for its dedication to nurturing a wholesome community beyond its operational duties and thanked the construction team for their timely delivery of the playground.
Children using the playground slideDr Chandaria, whose zeal and love for children radiated throughout the occasion, wished the children safe play while using the playpark, his remarks echoing his long-standing commitment to philanthropy and youth development.
Also present at the event were senior officers from the DCI, including Director of Forensics Rosemary Kuraru and Director of Operations Samuel Kiptum.
The initiative adds a human touch to an institution often defined by its pursuit of justice and its rigorous, sometimes intimidating, image.
For a day, laughter replaced sirens at the DCI headquarters — a reminder that even in the country’s most hardened law enforcement agency, the spirit of family and community still thrives.
Dr Chandaria planted a tree in commemoration of the event.
Dr Manu Chandaria plants a tree at the children's playpark
