DCI unveils bomb disposal robot at Eldoret show

A high-definition bomb disposal robot just debuted at the Eldoret International Show 2026, leveling up Kenya's explosive-threat response game.

DCI's new toy on display

• The EOD robot premiered in Uasin Gishu County on March 3.
• DCI's specialized units ran public demonstrations at the show.
• Operators control it from hundreds of meters via a joystick.
• Live camera feeds deliver real-time situational awareness.

What this robot actually does

• Tank-like tracks handle stairs, rubble, and rough terrain.
• Infrared and high-powered zoom lenses scan suspicious packages.
• Its robotic arm cuts wires with surgical-level precision.
• High-velocity water charges disable detonators safely.

Price tags on these units

• Entry-level models run Ksh 6.5-14 million.
• Mid-range bots cost between Ksh 14-32.5 million.
• Military-grade versions hit Ksh 33-70 million.
• Remotec Spartan and Talon units average around Ksh 33.5 million.