Fresh allegations of bribery on gun vetting process have emerged after a Kenyan filed a complaint to the DCI.
Kenyan photojournalist and activist Boniface Mwangi has also shared the information that was directed to him.
The claims stated that files are said to be disappearing until individuals pay a certain fee before they go through the verification vetting process.
Other races were allegedly having a free pass and allowed to keep their weapons yet Africans are given a hard time.
As from December 17, 2018, the Board began a 90-day rigorous verification exercise of all firearms certificates in the country in full exercise of its reasonable discretion and mandate.
This move was done after a directive that was issued by Interior CS Fred Matiangi.
Interior CS Fred Matiangi had also issued a directive to civilian gun holders and given an ultimatum for illegal gun holders to surrender the firearms.
Matiangi stated that this directive was on the basis of a deep concern by the procedural improprieties that have crept into the oversight of gun ownership and use by private citizens.
The Interior CS also warned civilians that after the March 17, 2019 deadline, all firearms un-vetted certificates held by civilians will be considered expired and thus invalid.
Any private citizen in possession of a firearm or ammunition without certification under the new regime will be deemed to have acquired it illegally, a crime punishable by imprisonment and other penalties provided for in the firearms Act.
Following the recent report on corruption claims the DCI have called upon Kenyans to provide any helpful information since they are currently investigating on the matter.
Good afternoon @bonifacemwangi. We have received this complaint & are currently investigating the matter. If anyone has more information on the same, let them DM us. Thank you.
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) February 6, 2019