The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has unveiled a new WhatsApp number to allow the public to share anonymous crime tips with authorities.
DCI Director Mohamed Amin unveiled the number, 0709570000, during the launch of the upgraded Fichua Kwa DCI Centre on Tuesday, July 22.
"The Fichua kwa DCI centre has provided an anonymous and secure channel through which the public, both locally and internationally, can share intelligence on crime via our toll-free number 0800722203. The public can also share information through WhatsApp number 0709570000," he said.
In a statement after the launch, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen described the project as a product of international collaboration and an investment in smarter policing.
"The launch today of the upgraded Fichua Kwa DCI Centre, a product of our security cooperation with the U.K., is an important step in our continuous improvement of the effectiveness of our National Police Service.
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"The upgraded Centre, now with a WhatsApp number 0709570000 and an advanced recovery server, among other features, enables members of the public to report crime in confidence," he said.
According to Murkomen, the platform has already proven its worth in assisting investigations into serious crimes across the country.
"I am pleased to note that the platform has helped resolve serious and complex crimes ranging from murder, human trafficking, narcotics smuggling, and terrorism," he added.
Murkomen further pointed out the approach the government is taking; empowering the public while also investing in the professionalism of the police service itself.
"Besides empowering citizens to play an active role in enhancing safety within their neighbourhoods and beyond, we are also prioritizing the training of our officers, which is key in building an efficient Police Service," he concluded.
