The Criminal Investigations Department computer system will soon be linked with Kenya Revenue Authority for easy and fast delivery of service, CID Director, Francis Muhoro has said.
Muhoro said they plan to install high-tech computer system at the CID headquarters and Flying Squad offices in Pangani and link them with KRA for fast reference and action information.
"We want to be at par with other agencies in investigations and other criminal matters. This will be done soon," he said.
Registrar of motor vehicles, which has records of all vehicles in the country is under KRA. Most thieves steal and tamper with vehicles’ records to avoid detection.
New software
Muhoro said they intend to install software that will enable detectives deliver services faster to the public.
He cited investigations on stolen cars, which sometimes take longer than intended arguing, the software to be installed will enable a detective know ownership of a particular car at touch of a button.
"We will know who owns a car at any point and when we want. What I ask officers and public is to be patient," he said.
He made the remarks at the Flying Squad headquarters offices when he made an impromptu visit.
Muhoro said the department’s demand of working tools will be fully addressed as police reforms roll out slowly.
Mohoro said the government has documented all the tools and equipment that the department requires to effectively deliver to the public.
Sh81billion
He said the Sh81 billion budgeted for the police reforms may address some of the pressing needs and urged for patience.
"Even if we are given all the money now we can not be able to buy all the tools today. This is a process that will be achieved in the end," he said.
Muhoro also made a surprise visit to the Central police station later in the day.
He said he had visited various police stations across the country and seen what the officers there need for efficiency.
Said he: "I believe there is goodwill from the government and other partners to address these needs."
Police reforms will cost Sh81 billion to be implemented in four years. The proposed reforms demand that the CID be semi autonomous.
Muhoro is barely a month old in the CID after his appointment from the police reforms committee at police headquarters.
Meanwhile, a team of detectives has left for Uganda to pursue several vehicles that have been stolen in the country.
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