By Heizel Gathoni
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) marked a significant milestone as Mr. Edwin Kamau, the Director of Training, presided over the closing ceremony of the Explosive Incident Countermeasures Course at the Border Police Training Campus in Kanyonyo.
The intensive two-month course brought together 16 officers from the DCI Bomb Disposal Unit, representing various regions across the country.
Designed to enhance the tactical skills and technical competencies of the participants, the course focused on critical aspects such as threat assessment, scene management of terror incidents, explosive searches, disposal of hazardous materials, and unexploded ordinances.
It also covered providing expert testimony in court, ensuring the officers are well equipped to handle the complex and dangerous situations they may encounter in their line of duty.
Delivering a speech on behalf of the Director of DCI, Mr. Mohamed Amin, Mr. Kamau commended the course participants, describing them as one of the best groups trained under the Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) Program.
He attributed this distinction to the dedication and resilience demonstrated by both the students and their trainers throughout the program.
Mr. Amin emphasized the importance of continuous learning and encouraged the newly trained officers to seek further knowledge and experience from their colleagues in the field.
He also extended his appreciation to Mr. Michael Solis, the ATA Program Manager, for his pivotal role in organizing and ensuring the success of the training, which was sponsored by the US Embassy.
Mr. Amin highlighted that the efforts of Mr. Solis and his team have resulted in the production of some of the most highly trained bomb technicians globally, significantly enhancing Kenya’s capacity to combat terrorism.
The closing ceremony was attended by notable figures, including the ATA Program Manager Mr. Michael Solis, Commandant of the Border Police Training Campus Mr. Isaac Alimaa, Officer in Charge of the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) Mr. Peter Mnyoto, senior officers, and ATA instructors. Their presence underscored the importance of the training and the strong partnerships that make such capacity-building initiatives possible.