{
  "id": 19465486,
  "title": "DCI installs biometric system to speed up police clearance services in Wajir",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/dci-installs-biometric-system-to-speed-up-police-clearance-services",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T07:39:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/dci-installs-biometric-system-to-speed-up-police-clearance-services-in-wajir/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has introduced a new Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) at the Wajir Hududa Centre, significantly cutting the time required to process Police Clearance Certificates (PCC). Previously, obtaining a PCC took at least 14 working days, but with the MBIS, the process is now completed in under five minutes. This technological advancement is part of the DCI's strategy to decentralize services and enhance the accessibility of police services, especially for residents in remote areas. DCI spokesperson noted that Wajir County residents can now obtain their PCC much more quickly thanks to the MBIS. Following the installation, the Hududa Centre staff received hands-on training on the system and how to help applicants, ensuring a seamless transition to the upgraded procedure. This rollout broadens the DCI's criminal identification and records management services, enabling Wajir residents to receive their PCCs faster without needing to travel to major cities. Authorities have urged the public to visit the Wajir Hududa Centre to utilize the new system for their PCC applications.",
  "summary": "The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has installed a new Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) at Wajir Huduma Centre, reducing the time taken to process Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) from at least 14 working days to less than five minutes. The new system is part of the DCI’s efforts to decentralise services and use technology to […] The post DCI installs biometric system…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}