Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin has denied the accusation that he lied under oath during his earlier appearance before the Senate, insisting that his remarks were misinterpreted and taken out of context.
Speaking on Monday, June 30, 2025, during a media briefing at DCI headquarters in Nairobi, Amin responded to questions from journalists regarding claims that he had misled lawmakers in relation to the ongoing investigation into the death of Blogger Albert Ojwang
“When I appeared before the Senate, I swore while holding the Holy Quran that whatever I would say shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,” he said.
“Whatever I stated, I read verbatim from the digital OB [Occurrence Book] records. It was not my personal opinion, but information already recorded by officers on duty.”
Amin emphasised that he had merely outlined the timeline of events as captured in official records, including the suspect’s booking and subsequent transfer to the mortuary. He dismissed claims that he fabricated or altered any of the details.
“Some people, for reasons best known to them, misinterpreted what I said. I was explaining what was already on record. The mistake was assuming I was stating the DCI’s position rather than presenting documented facts,” he said.
This was after a CCTV emerged showing the time when Ojwang was taken to the hospital, which contradicted the time he had told the senators.
Protests report
The DCI boss also addressed the ongoing narrative surrounding the government’s claim of an attempted coup during the June 25 protests.
While clarifying that the Cabinet Secretary was best placed to elaborate on the terminology, Amin said the actions witnessed during the unrest, attacks on police stations, the burning of public buildings, and the destruction of critical infrastructure fit the description of an orchestrated attempt to cause anarchy.
“If somebody causes anarchy, then in my own interpretation, that is synonymous with an attempted coup,” he remarked.
Amin reiterated that investigations into the violence and loss of life during the June 25 protests were ongoing.
He assured the public that all those responsible, whether planners, financiers, or mobilisers, would be brought to justice.
“We acknowledge with deep sorrow that these events resulted in the loss of innocent lives,” he said. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families affected, and we are pursuing accountability at every level.”
