This archive report was first published on 2 January 2020.
On January 2, 2020, the Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti announced the disbanding of the Flying Squad, a move aimed at cleaning up the image of the detectives.
The Flying Squad had been a vital section of the National Police Service, but some of its officers' methods and tactics had raised concerns about their legitimacy.
Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has made it clear that his mission is not just to streamline operations to ease policing, but also a crackdown on rogue officers.
One of the notable changes is the reduction of roadblocks on the highways, which were often used as a means of extortion by some senior traffic police officers and their juniors.
The Sting Squad Headquarters will be based at the DCI head office on Kiambu Road, Nairobi, and will operate directly under the DCI's supervision.
As criminals become more sophisticated, the police service needs to equip its officers with modern skills, competencies, and tools to counter this new challenge.
Recognising the vital role the public must play in policing, DCI Kinoti has declared that the people should be on the lookout for officers who might come to them masquerading as Flying Squad personnel.
