DCI Launches Biometric System at Diplomatic Police Unit
DCI launched a digital biometric system at its Diplomatic Police Unit HQ, enabling diplomats to apply for police clearance certificates locally.
In Brief
- •DCI launched a digital biometric system at its Diplomatic Police Unit HQ, enabling diplomats to apply for police clearance certificates locally.
- •The system is part of the nationwide Multi‑Biometric Identification System (MBIS) rollout, cutting certificate processing time from 14 days to same‑day issuance.
- •Since July 23, 2026, 26 of 63 planned centers have been connected, expanding service access beyond Nairobi to the Central Region and surrounding areas.
- •MBIS has boosted DCI’s record‑handling capacity from 2 million to 10 million records and daily search capacity from 4,500 to 20,000 queries.
- •The biometric platform uses fingerprint, palm‑print and facial recognition, replacing ink‑based and paper‑based processes.
Why It Matters
The biometric rollout streamlines clearance issuance for diplomats, reducing travel and administrative burden, and enhances Kenya’s reputation as a secure, tech‑savvy destination for international missions. By expanding record capacity and search speed, the system supports broader forensic investigations and data integrity, positioning the DCI as a modern law‑enforcement agency.
Key Details
- Launch Date
- July 23, 2026
- Processing Time Reduction
- From 14 days to same‑day
- Record Capacity Increase
- From 2 million to 10 million records
- Daily Search Capacity Increase
- From 4,500 to 20,000
- Centres Connected
- 26 out of 63 planned
- Biometric Modalities
- Fingerprint, palm print, facial recognition
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