ABOUT THE FIRM
Independent Forensic Science
One standard of care across East Africa.
Based in Nairobi, Shield Forensics delivers objective analysis across questioned documents, latent fingerprints, digital artefacts, and fraud investigations.
Built for High-Stakes Matters
Shield Forensics International is a forensic and investigative firm at View Park Towers, 20th Floor, Nairobi, operated by Shield Forensics and IT International Limited. We serve clients in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia, and beyond East Africa. Shield Forensics was founded to provide counsel, corporations, and individuals with independent, scientifically sound forensic examination.
All our examiners hold a BSc in Forensic Science. Some also hold the CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CISA, and some hold certifications in data science, ethical hacking and digital forensics. Findings are reported without bias or speculation; whether evidence is admitted is decided by the court in each case.
Independent Evidence for African Justice
To provide independent, clearly documented forensic examination for clients across East Africa and beyond.
Uncompromising Truth Through Science
To deliver clear, reproducible, and verifiable forensic findings that empower decision-makers and support legal accountability.
CORE PRINCIPLES
Values That Guide Every Engagement
Evidentiary Integrity
Uncompromising adherence to scientific principles, objective analysis, and rigorous chain-of-custody protocols.
Forensic Precision
Methods and observations recorded so the reasoning can be checked. Findings are peer-reviewed by a senior examiner in line with our standard operating procedures.
Strict Confidentiality
Non-disclosure agreements on request, confidential handling of case materials, and alignment with Kenya Data Protection Act 2019.
Legal Readiness
Reports written in plain language for counsel, tribunals, and courts, backed by expert witness testimony when instructed by counsel or the court.
Pro Bono Forensic Support
We take on pro bono work for non-profit and human-rights organisations.
INSTRUMENTATION & PLATFORMS
Forensic Tools and Instruments
Our examiners use hardware write-blocking, memory analysis tools and UV/IR document examination, with validated tools, including Oxygen Forensics and our own in-house tools.
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confidential conversation.
View Park Towers, 20th Floor, Nairobi
+254 701 543 158
Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 · Saturday 10:00–14:00
Remote consultations available on request.
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