𝗗𝗖𝗜 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in collaboration with St. John Ambulance Kenya, today conducted a drowning-prevention and emergency-response sensitisation programme at the DCI Headquarters to commemorate World Drowning Prevention Day.

Held under the global theme, “Unite Against the Tide,” the programme was organised by the DCI Clinic to raise awareness on drowning prevention while equipping officers with practical life-saving knowledge and skills to respond effectively to water-related emergencies.

Participants were taken through the Drowning Chain of Survival. This internationally recognised framework outlines the critical steps in preventing drowning, recognising emergencies, conducting safe rescues, administering first aid and ensuring timely access to advanced medical care. 

The training also emphasised the importance of preparedness, public awareness and coordinated emergency response in reducing preventable drowning deaths.

Officers were encouraged to apply the knowledge and skills acquired both in the execution of their duties and within their communities, where informed action and timely intervention can make the difference between life and death.

The sensitisation was attended by Deputy Director Planning, Mr. Kimathi Mutonga, SSP; the in-charge, DCI Clinic, Dr. Michael Kabaara, SP; St. John Ambulance Kenya trainer, Mr. Ben Ithagu; and officers drawn from various directorates across the DCI.

The initiative underscores the DCI’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of its officers while supporting national and global efforts to prevent drowning through education, preparedness and strengthened emergency response.