How the department is organised

The department's laboratory work is organised in three major divisions:

• Forensic Science: scientific analysis and other procedures for the administration of justice and general investigation. See forensic toxicology, forensic biology and DNA and forensic criminalistics.
• Analytical: chemical analysis of water, foods, drugs and chemical substances for quality and conformance with national and international standards. See analytical laboratory services.
• Research, Development and Quality Assurance: research and development, quality assurance, capacity building, collaboration with stakeholders and international obligations.

Where we are

The Constitution of Kenya (Article 6(3)) requires national state organs to ensure reasonable access to their services in all parts of the Republic. In line with this, the department has laboratories in:

• Nairobi (headquarters)
• Mombasa
• Kisumu
• Marsabit

Opening hours and contact details are listed under laboratories and offices.