By Benadeta Mwaura - Reporter
Kenya, August 18, 2026 - The National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) has commenced two specialised training programmes for officers from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), targeting cybercrime, digital forensics, intelligence analysis and asset tracing.
The training brings together officers for concurrent programmes focused on strengthening their investigative, intelligence and enforcement capabilities as government agencies confront increasingly technology-driven threats.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the programmes are the Cyber Crime, Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking Course and the Intelligence Analysis, Surveillance and Asset Tracing Course.
The cyber-focused course covers cyber threats, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cybercrime investigations and digital evidence management.
The intelligence programme, meanwhile, focuses on intelligence analysis, surveillance, asset tracing, investigative interviewing and report writing.
The DCI said the two programmes combine classroom instruction with practical exercises to give participating officers hands-on skills that can be applied to cybercrime investigations, intelligence-led enforcement, threat identification and asset recovery.
Speaking during the opening ceremony on behalf of the Director of Criminal Investigations, NCIA Commandant Ibrahim Jillo said the training would strengthen the officers' ability to use intelligence and technology in identifying threats, supporting investigations and improving enforcement.
“Crime is evolving, and so must our response. These courses give officers the practical skills to analyse intelligence and harness digital evidence in pursuit of timely enforcement.” Jillo said
The DCI said the training is intended to strengthen the ability of KRA officers to respond to increasingly complex forms of crime where technology and digital evidence play a growing role.
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Representing KRA, Prisca Mutindi said the specialised skills would strengthen the Authority's capacity to identify emerging risks, pursue complex investigative leads and improve evidence-based enforcement.
“These skills are critical to staying ahead of emerging threats and protecting revenue through evidence-based enforcement.” She echoed
The training comes as government agencies increasingly rely on digital systems and intelligence to detect threats, investigate offences and trace assets linked to criminal activity.
The DCI said the NCIA continues to work with government agencies to build specialised investigative capacity and strengthen inter-agency collaboration.
The academy is also seeking to advance intelligence-led approaches to law enforcement and national security, with the latest training bringing KRA officers into that specialised capacity-building programme.
The two courses are expected to equip the participating officers with practical skills in digital investigations, intelligence analysis, surveillance and asset tracing as KRA strengthens its enforcement capabilities.