Kenya has officially nominated Director, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin as its candidate for election to the INTERPOL Executive Committee, representing the African region.
The elections will be held during the 93rd session of the INTERPOL General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, from November 24 to 27, 2025.
Announcing the candidature on Friday, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen urged member states of the Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RECSA) to support Kenya’s bid, citing the country’s leadership and commitment to regional and international security.
“Kenya’s win will provide an opportunity to champion Africa’s perspectives and priorities at the highest level of global policing,” Murkomen said during the RECSA meeting at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi.
INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organisation, is the world’s largest police cooperation body, connecting law enforcement agencies in 196 member countries to combat transnational crime and terrorism.
The Executive Committee is a 13-member body that includes the President, three Vice-Presidents, and nine delegates representing four global regions: Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
It is responsible for supervising the implementation of decisions made by the General Assembly and ensuring that INTERPOL's activities reflect the needs and priorities of its member states.
The committee meets three times a year and plays a critical role in guiding the organization’s policies and programs, acting as a vital link between INTERPOL’s General Secretariat and its global membership.
Kenya’s nomination comes at a time when the country is seeking to expand its influence in global security policy and demonstrate its commitment to multilateral cooperation in tackling cross-border crime, terrorism, and illicit arms trafficking.
The INTERPOL General Assembly, INTERPOL’s supreme governing body, brings together senior law enforcement officials from across the globe. It serves as a platform for assessing emerging crime threats, reviewing international crime trends, and shaping coordinated responses.
Amin’s election to the Executive Committee would mark a significant milestone for Kenya and is expected to strengthen the country’s role in shaping international policing priorities.
