DCI introduces biometric system in Diplomatic police unit

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) at the Diplomatic Police Unit (DPU) headquarters.

The system allows diplomats, foreign nationals and staff of international missions to obtain Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs) locally.

According to DCI, the new facility will let applicants access the service without travelling to DCI Headquarters or Huduma Centres, as the agency continues to expand digital police clearance services nationwide.

The system is part of a nationwide rollout to improve the efficiency and accessibility of PCC processing.

The MBIS was first launched at DCI Headquarters on July 23, 2026, by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.

In September 2026, the second phase extended the service to 20 additional centres, mainly serving the Central Region and neighbouring areas.

This brought the total number of connected PCC application centres to 26 out of 63 nationwide, including six previously connected centres in Nairobi.

Source: Citizen Digital