DCI rejects claims officers intercepted IEBC voter materials near Uganda border
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has denied a report by a local television station and a local publication linking its officers to the alleged interception of a vehicle carrying election-related materials near the Uganda border. In a statement on Monday, September 28, 2026, the DCI said claims that its officers questioned three people, confiscated […]
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has categorically denied allegations from a local television station and a local publication that its officers intercepted a vehicle carrying election-related materials near the Uganda border. In a statement released on Monday, September 28, 2026, the DCI stated that the claims were "false, inaccurate, and wholly without foundation."
According to the Directorate, there is no officer involved in the alleged investigation, no arrest, and no transfer related to electoral proceedings as described in the report. The DCI expressed concern over the publication timing as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. The Directorate emphasized that responsible journalism necessitates verification and an opportunity for the institution to respond.
It reiterated its commitment to a free, fair, transparent, and credible electoral process and warned media houses about the importance of verifying information before publishing reports concerning elections, national security, and public institutions. The DCI vowed to formally register its concerns with media standards and accountability bodies, respecting constitutional protections on media freedom while advising the public to treat the media report as unfounded.
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