DCI Denies Using Spy Software, Calls Reports 'False and Sensational'
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has officially denied a Daily Nation report claiming the agency used surveillance software to spy on citizens' mobile phones.
The newspaper's article, published on Friday, September 12, alleged that the DCI installed commercially available spyware, FlexiSpy, on the phones of the BBC Africa "Blood Parliament" documentary makers after their arrest. The report, sourced from Canadian internet watchdog Citizen Lab, raised serious concerns about illegal surveillance and privacy violations by Kenyan security agencies.
In a public statement, the DCI dismissed the allegations as "false and sensational," asserting that their actions are always "strictly within the confines of the law."
The agency added that it is committed to upholding the rights and privacy of all Kenyans and does not engage in activities that compromise constitutional principles. The DCI, however, did not provide further details on the matter, noting that it is still active in court.
This isn't the first time Kenyan security agencies have faced scrutiny for alleged illegal surveillance. In June 2025, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja admitted in court to accessing customer data from the Communications Authority to track down blogger Albert Ojwang', who later died in police custody. Additionally, during recent anti-government protests, reports surfaced that the DCI used IT experts to track down suspected demonstration organizers.
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