Directorate of Criminal Investigations sleuths led Kenya in the Queen's shooting competition in the United Kingdom.
The Kenyan team produce the highest number of shooters for the first time in 54 years.
Fifteen private detectives took part in the month-long competitions which started on June 23, running until July, 23, attracting competitors from around the globe including Kenya.
"Police Constable Clifford Kiptarus emerged the best in the Kenyan team, scooping numerous medals. The medals included the National Rifle Association (NRA) Gold Medal for the Marjorie Krier aggregate category, NRA Gold," the DCI report read.
Kiptarus also won Medal in the police Rifle category, a Gold medal in HPS Cross competition and an NRA Gold medal in the Falklands trophy category among other medals.
The officer was also awarded another NRA Badge for participating in the Finals of the Queen's meeting.
Inspector Sanford Otundo and Senior Sergeant Christopher Saina took second and third positions respectively, both taking home a considerable number of medals.
In a statement by the DCI, other detectives who formed part of the team included C I John Thombera, IP Grace Rantile, IP Cornelius Koros.
S/Sgt Cloyford Mutegi, Sgt David kirui, Cpl Elphas Ngetich, Cpl Irine Mundia, Cpl Philip Kipchumba and PC IRungu Reuben Macharia were also part of the team.
Among other top officials who accompanied the team include the deputy team leader Mr Daniel Kemboi, team adjutant Mr Abdullahi Noor and the team Captain Inspector Sanford Utundo.
Senior Sergeant Emmanuel Kalasinga, who is DCI’s master of ceremonies was also undoubtedly part of the team that lifted the country’s flag high in the competitions.
"The 153rd Her Majesty (HM) the Queen’s platinum jubilee Imperial meeting was held at Bisley, United Kingdom," statement by DCI.
The Imperial meeting is an annual meeting that consists of target Rifle competitions incorporated with many other disciplines of target shooting including service rifle, military adaptive, precision snap shooting and civilian service rifle among others.
The Kenyan team proved to the world that performing dismally wasn’t part of their plan, doing the country proud with their marksman abilities.
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