DCI Shooting Team Excels At The 87th Kenya Open Full-Bore Championship

The Shooting Team of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) put up a stellar display at the 87th Kenya Open Full-Bore Championship, marking the end of an action-packed series of events at the Kenya Defence Forces Rifle Range in Nanyuki.

The championship, which started on February 16, 2026, saw the best shooters from the National Police Service, the Kenya Defence Forces, and the Chalbi Shooting Club come together.

Apart from the national pride at stake, shooters were competing for individual full-bore titles and a chance to represent the country at the highly coveted UK Bisley Championships.

As the last shots were fired at the Nanyuki range, Michael Gitonga came out on top to make a statement about his presence in the top echelons of Kenyan shooters.

Fierce Contest Across Long Distances

Gitonga scored an impressive 274 points at long and grueling shooting distances that varied from 300 meters to as far as 900 meters.

Gitonga’s consistency from the very start gave him an edge as he quickly gained an upper hand in the preliminary rounds and remained calm throughout the crucial Championship Shoot.

Moses Wachira from Chalbi Shooting Club gave Gitonga a fierce competition as he scored 272 points, only two points behind the leader.

Chief Inspector Sanford Otundo from the National Police Service claimed the third position with 268 points.

Shooting at long distances requires technical and mental toughness.

It requires the shooter to compute the wind’s effect, understand mirage formations, control breathing, and possess exceptional trigger techniques.

When firing long distances away, there is a need for precision and accuracy; otherwise, one mistake may mean the difference between winning and losing.

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DCI’s trophy cabinet reflects a rich history and a sense of discipline

It’s not just about winning a single trophy; it’s about a well-built program with good training and good backing for a team that’s clearly ready for the big moments.

Chief Inspector Julius Kimani dominated the competition with surgical precision as DCI won the Nation Media Cup.

DCI’s dominance was further solidified as Inspector Ken Maithima went back-to-back, winning the A.O. Roberts and McCullum trophies.

Corporal Dennis Kairu also won a trophy of his own, outperforming the rivals in a hard-fought struggle for the A.O. Roberts Cup.

Inspector Philip Kipchumba, of the Banking Fraud Unit, brought an international flair to the bragging rights as he won the Bob Morgan Memorial Cup.

Kipchumba’s background competing for Kenya in the UK Bisley and South African championships gave the team a sense of seasoned experience as a whole.

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Leadership Commends Team Spirit

In his address of congratulations, the team leader, Mr. Muriuki Raaria, Staffing Officer Personnel I, commended the discipline and focus of the squad.

The team leader also commended the shooters to continue the winning spirit as the new competitive season begins.

The tournament also received international recognition through the participation of Benjamin Solzër and Aleksandra Solzër from Germany.

As the curtains closed on the tournament, the DCI Shooting Team’s dominating performance was more than a win; it was the emergence of a new squad ready to elevate the country’s profile in international full-bore shooting competitions.

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A Range Of Shooters Drawn from Different Departments and Units During the 87th Kenya Open Full-Bore Championship. PHOTO/ DCI