NAKI - National Association of Kenya Investigators

Setting the Standard for Professional Investigation in Kenya

Promoting integrity, ethical conduct, professional excellence, certification and continuous development for investigators throughout Kenya.

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NAKI Certified

Trusted & verified members

Licensed & Regulated

Practicing under a code of conduct

Professional Members

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Years of Leadership

Investigations Supported

Who we are

The national professional body for licensed investigators in Kenya.

NAKI exists to standardize and elevate investigation practice across the country - protecting the public, supporting our members, and working hand-in-hand with the institutions that govern the profession.

  • Constitution-governed professional body established in 2001
  • Members bound by a strict code of professional conduct
  • Partner to government institutions and industry stakeholders
Learn more about NAKI
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Counties represented

Our mandate

Three pillars that guide every decision we make as a professional body.

Professionalism & Integrity

We hold every registered member to a benchmark of conduct, demanding the highest standard of professionalism and integrity in the field.

Lobbying & Representation

We represent members' interests to government and industry stakeholders, and lobby for the laws that govern investigation practice in Kenya.

Regulation & Training

We regulate entry into the profession and coordinate training with local and international professional bodies.

Our partners

Working alongside the regulators that govern our profession.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about membership, verification, and how NAKI operates.

Membership is open to licensed private investigators and investigation firms operating in Kenya, as well as affiliated professionals in related fields. Applicants must meet the conduct and qualification requirements set out in the NAKI constitution.

Membership

Membership categories

Full requirements
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Fellow

First 3 years - probationary

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Full

Post Fellow, on Standards & Ethics recommendation

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Life

One-time fee, Governing Council approved

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Corporate

Registered investigation firms

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Founder

Registered on/before 31 Jul 2004

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Honorary

By Governing Council recognition

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