Friday, September 12,
2025 - The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has strongly
refuted claims that it has been conducting unlawful surveillance on mobile
phones and digital devices using spyware.
In a statement issued Friday, the agency dismissed the
allegations as “false and sensational,” asserting that they are intended to
mislead the public and erode trust in the institution.
The DCI emphasized its commitment to constitutional
principles, stating, “We operate strictly within the confines of the law and
uphold the rights and privacy of all Kenyans.”
The agency declined to comment further, citing ongoing court
proceedings.
The statement follows accusations made by advocate Ian
Mutiso, who represents four filmmakers linked to the BBC’s Blood
Parliament documentary.
Mutiso alleges that after their arrest in May, the
filmmakers’ devices were compromised with surveillance software while in police
custody.
According to Mutiso, forensic analysis conducted by the
University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab revealed the installation of FlexiSpy
spyware on May 21st.
The devices were returned to the filmmakers on July 10th,
prompting the independent investigation.
Mutiso has submitted the forensic report to the court and
intends to serve copies to both the Office of the Director of Public
Prosecutions and the DCI. He argues the findings raise serious constitutional
concerns under Article 31, which guarantees the right to privacy.
He further claimed that Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecom
provider, has shared user data with the DCI without court orders - a charge yet
to be addressed publicly by the company.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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