Welcome to DGAL

The Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory (DGAL) is  under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, MIA and exists to provide a full range of general scientific analytical, forensic and advisory services that facilitate effective legal proceedings to dispense fair justice; safeguard people’s and environmental health and safety.

The Directorate provides services to a wide range of clientele including Government Departments responsible for the administration of justice and other agencies of Government mainly the Police, Courts of law (Judiciary), Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the private sector and members of the public. It also provides services to statutory bodies such as...