The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has strongly denied reports claiming its officers intercepted a vehicle carrying Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) voter registration materials near the Kenya-Uganda border.
In an official public statement released on Monday, September 28, the investigative agency dismissed investigative reports published by media houses alleging that three individuals were arrested in connection with illegal voter registration and smuggling across the border. The DCI further rejected allegations that a detective investigating the matter was threatened with administrative transfer after refusing to drop the inquiry.
“These allegations are false, inaccurate and wholly without foundation,” [the DCI stated in its official response]. “There is no such officer, no such arrest as portrayed, and no such transfer linked to any electoral investigation as described in the report.”
The investigative body expressed serious concern over the timing of the news reports, noting that disseminating unverified claims regarding electoral integrity undermines public trust as the nation begins early operational preparations for the 2027 General Election. The DCI confirmed it would formally raise the matter with relevant statutory media oversight bodies to address reporting standards and compliance.
Concurrently, the IEBC clarified that all Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kits used during voter registration drives remain strictly secured within designated police stations and commission facilities. The commission stated that no evidence of voter material tampering or cross-border voter registration has been presented by any entity.
Authorities have urged the public to disregard the reports and rely on verified communications from accredited state agencies as electoral preparation continues.