Kyle McCarter the incoming US Ambassador to Kenya while outlining president Donald Trump’s priorities on engagement with Kenya mentioned that the US government is keen to help Kenya in the fight againstcorruption and terrorism.
This has soon been followed by news that,the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has received equipment that will help in investigations on anti terrorism operations.
The department also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on the provision of crime scene investigation kits to be used by the Anti Terrorism Police Unit.
“The equipment will be used to gather evidence on authorised operations,” DCI said.
DCI George Kinoti aid the kit will boost their anti terror operations at large.“This is a big boost as it comes at a time when terrorism is an issue in our country. We will prudently use them,” said Kinoti.
The UK is one of the biggest funders of the anti-terrorism unit. It offers training and other facilities for the personnel.
When UK Prime Minister Theresa May visited Kenya last August she announced Kenyan based counter-terrorism facility will be expanded into a regional centre.