DCI director Mohamed Amin addresses the press at the DCI headquarters Nairobi on June 12, 2024 /FILE
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has pledged continued support to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to tackle emerging complex crimes.
The FBI co-deputy director, Andrew Bailey, visited Nairobi for high-level discussions on emerging forms of crime.
The DCI hosted Bailey on May 7 at its headquarters at Mazingira Complex during a visit that underscored the growing strategic partnership between the two agencies.
The engagement comes nearly two years after a similar visit by former FBI director Christopher Wray, further reinforcing long-standing cooperation between the institutions.
During the meeting, senior officials from both sides held extensive talks focused on strengthening collaboration in counter-terrorism, cybercrime, transnational organised crime, financial fraud, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, money laundering and crimes against children.
The discussions also explored emerging areas of cooperation, including digital forensics, artificial intelligence in investigations, cryptocurrency tracking, intelligence sharing and predictive analytics aimed at disrupting increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.
The two agencies also considered broader collaboration in tackling transnational corruption and economic crimes.
DCI director Mohamed Amin praised the partnership, noting that it has yielded tangible results through joint investigations, intelligence sharing, extraditions, specialised training and capacity-building programmes.
He expressed appreciation for the support provided by the FBI and the United States government, particularly in forensic training, technical assistance and modernisation of investigative systems.
Bailey, on his part, commended the DCI’s efforts in fighting corruption, saying strong anti-corruption measures are key to boosting investor confidence and supporting economic growth.
He also announced plans to strengthen the FBI Legal Attaché Office in Nairobi through the appointment of a Regional Transnational Anti-Corruption Programme Manager to enhance technical support and training.
The FBI official further acknowledged Kenyan officers trained at the FBI National Academy, describing them as an important link in the ongoing partnership between the two agencies.
He reaffirmed the FBI’s commitment to working with the DCI as “equal partners” in addressing regional and global security threats.
The visit highlighted the deepening alliance between the two agencies, anchored on mutual trust, operational cooperation and shared efforts to confront evolving global security challenges.
Bailey also toured several government institutions and national parks during his stay in Nairobi.
