Amin Mohamed Ibrahim is the head of Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) who took the helm from George Kinoti. Amin was appointed in that position by H.E President William Ruto on 14thof October 2022.
His appointment came after the previous DCI boss, George Kinoti resigned from office due to personal reasons. The Wajir native has vast experience in criminal matters having served in the National Police Service for over three decades.
Amin who boasts a master’s degree in Criminology and Security Management will now work hand in hand with other security organs to ensure all lawbreakers are brought to book. In our unique feature, we take a look at the successful journey of Amin Mohamed Ibrahim.
Amin Mohamed Ibrahim Age and Place of Birth
Amin Mohamed was born in 1964 in Wajir County and he is of Somali Origin.
Amid Mohamed Ibrahim’s Education Level
Though much is not known about his primary and high school level education, Amid attended Egerton University where he pursued a certificate in Ethics, Governance, and Economic Crimes in 2003.
He later pursued Diploma in International Studies at the University of Nairobi in 2006. In 2008 and he went back to Egerton University where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies, graduating with First Class Honors.
Currently, he is still at Egerton University pursuing a Masters degree in Criminology and Security Management.
Career
Amin found his way to the Kenyan National Police Service (NPS) in 1989, he went on and graduated from Kiganjo Police Training College the same year. After graduating he was deployed to Bungoma County where he was attached to the crime branch.
He was later moved to Nairobi and he was attached at Pangani Police Station before being transferred to Kasarani Police Station, still serving in the crime branch department.
In 2002, he served at the now-defunct Anti-Corruption Police Unit as a DCIO, serving in different locations like Kilindini, Thika, Mandera, and Lang’ata. Additionally, the new DCI gaffer also served as the head of the banking fraud unit at Central Bank.
On top of that, prior to becoming the head of DCI, Amin served as the head of DCI in Rift Valley, Central Kenya as well as Western. Furthermore, he also served as the head of Small Arms and Light Weapons. In 2020, he was appointed to serve as the director of IAU where he performed excellently.
Cases
Being appointed to a top-notch investigation seat, Amin must have worked on different high-profile cases. One of the highly profiled cases, Amin handled was the case against former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza versus Rebecca Kerubo.
On top of that, he also investigated and prosecuted the murder of the late Bishop Luigi Locati who serves at Isiolo Diocese. Though the case is still in court, Amin managed to charge one Catholic Priest alongside five others.
Appointment as DCI Boss
After a long successful journey in the criminal department, Amin forwarded his qualification papers after the seat was declared empty. His name was among the name of those who were shortlisted for the interview.
After a vigorous interview session, Amin emerged as the best fit for the job. Amin will now have to fit in his own shoe, take the criminal department to another level, and make himself better than the former boss.
Amin Mohamed Ibrahim Family
Amin Mohamed came into the public eye after his appointment and much has not been known about his wife and Kids.
Amin Mohamed Ibrahim Salary and Net Worth.
Having clinched the DCI’s seat he will now enter the list of highest-paid civil servants in Kenya, earning over Ksh, 700k a month. His net worth is estimated to be over Ksh 20 million