National Police Service Act

35. Functions of the Directorate

Edition: 2023-09-15 · In force

35. Functions of the Directorate

The Directorate shall—

(a)collect and provide criminal intelligence;

(b)undertake investigations on serious crimes including homicide, narcotic crimes, human trafficking, money laundering, terrorism, economic crimes, piracy, organized crime, and cyber crime among others;

(c)maintain law and order;

(d)detect and prevent crime;

(e)apprehend offenders;

(f)maintain criminal records;

(g)conduct forensic analysis;

(h)execute the directions given to the Inspector-General by the Director of Public Prosecutions pursuant to Article 157(4) of the Constitution;

(i)coordinate country Interpol Affairs;

(j)investigate any matter that may be referred to it by the Independent Police Oversight Authority; and

(k)perform any other function conferred on it by any other written law.

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Source: Kenya Law