DCI Unveils High-Definition Robot to Defuse Bombs

This is against the backdrop of the history of terror attacks in the country, as well as the escalating global tensions...

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has unveiled a high-definition bomb defusing robot to counter rising terror threats in Kenya. The new technology, showcased at the Eldoret International Show 2026 on March 3, represents a significant enhancement to public safety measures.

The robot, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robot, can detect, inspect, and neutralize explosive threats remotely.
Key organizations involved include the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and its specialized units like the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU).
The cost of these robots ranges widely, with basic models starting at Ksh6.5 million and high-end units potentially exceeding Ksh70 million.

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