This archive report was first published on 15 November 2019.
On November 15, 2019, Kenya and Qatar signed a landmark agreement to strengthen the fight against cross-border crime and corruption, marking a significant milestone in the country's anti-graft efforts.
The deal, signed by Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji and Qatar's Attorney General Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri, aims to enhance cooperation between the two nations in the areas of mutual legal assistance, anti-corruption, transnational organized crime, and capacity building for prosecutors.
According to Haji, the partnership is crucial in fighting transnational crimes in today's increasingly interconnected world. 'The cooperation will stimulate and enhance the collaboration between our competent authorities and improve the coordination of their investigations and prosecutions, in relation to serious organized cross-border crime and corruption,' he said.
The agreement also includes the establishment of the Prosecution Training Institute in Loresho, Nairobi, which will provide capacity building activities such as mentorships, exchange programs, and technical assistance.
Qatar, in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), hosts one of the best anti-corruption training institutes in the world, the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC) in Doha.
The Public Prosecutions office in Qatar has been globally recognized and awarded for developing the world's best document tracking system.
