DCI, INTERPOL deepen cooperation in push to counter transnational crime

High-level talk held at the DCI headquarters in Nairobi between Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin and INTERPOL Director of Global Outreach and Regional Support Abdulaziz Obaidalla and other stakeholders on May 14, 2026 /DCI

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and INTERPOL have renewed commitments to strengthen international policing cooperation as part of efforts to combat transnational organised crime, terrorism, cybercrime and other emerging security threats.

This follows high-level talks held at the DCI headquarters in Nairobi between Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin and INTERPOL Director of Global Outreach and Regional Support Abdulaziz Obaidalla.

In a statement on Thursday, the DCI said the meeting focused on strengthening global policing partnerships, modernising operational systems and enhancing public service delivery through collaborative law enforcement initiatives.

Speaking during the meeting, Amin reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening cooperation with international security agencies to improve intelligence sharing and coordinated operations against cross-border criminal networks.

“Kenya remains committed to strengthening partnerships that drive regional and global security, including intelligence sharing and coordinated action against transnational crime,” Amin said.

The DCI boss, who serves as Africa’s delegate to the INTERPOL Executive Committee, said stronger collaboration among security agencies is critical in addressing increasingly sophisticated criminal activities that cut across borders.

The talks come at a time when regional and international law enforcement agencies are facing growing challenges linked to cybercrime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, financial crimes and terrorism.

According to the DCI, the discussions also explored ways of improving operational systems through technology, capacity building and access to modern investigative tools.

Obaidalla commended the DCI for what he described as exemplary leadership and proactive engagement within the INTERPOL framework, noting that Kenya continues to play a critical role in regional security cooperation.

“Kenya continues to serve as a critical anchor for regional security cooperation,” Obaidalla said.

He added that INTERPOL was ready to support the DCI through enhanced technical assistance, specialised training programmes and access to advanced policing tools and intelligence networks.

The meeting was also attended by Head of the INTERPOL Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa Apolo Africa, National Criminal Investigations Academy commandant Ibrahim Jillo, Personal Assistant to the Director DCI Lawrence Some and National Central Bureau Nairobi officer Mutisya Mueni.

Following the talks, the delegation toured the National Central Bureau offices where they engaged officers on operational cooperation, intelligence coordination and strategies aimed at countering emerging security threats.

The DCI said the engagement underscored the long-standing partnership between Kenya and INTERPOL in advancing international security through coordinated policing efforts.

The renewed cooperation comes amid increased global concern over transnational criminal networks that exploit technology, porous borders and international mobility to conduct illegal activities across multiple countries.

Kenyan authorities have in recent months intensified cooperation with regional and global agencies in investigations involving cybercrime syndicates, drug trafficking operations and cross-border financial crimes.

The DCI said closer collaboration with INTERPOL would help strengthen Kenya’s investigative capabilities while improving coordination in tracking fugitives, sharing intelligence and responding to international security threats.

The agency maintained that partnerships with international policing organisations remain critical in ensuring effective law enforcement and enhancing public safety both locally and globally.