Kenya, US strengthen crime-fighting ties as FBI officials visit DCI

Confirmed

• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) hosted the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Mr Andrew Bailey, in a high-level visit aimed at strengthening cooperation in combating transnational crime.
• 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 cooperation and training.
• According to the DCI, the discussions focused on joint efforts in tackling terrorism, cybercrime, organised crime, financial fraud, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and crimes against children.
• On his part, Bailey commended the DCI’s efforts in combating corruption, describing it as critical to economic stability.
• The talks also explored emerging areas such as artificial intelligence in investigations, digital forensics, cryptocurrency tracking, and predictive analytics.
• He further expressed appreciation for support from the FBI and the United States government, saying it had strengthened Kenya’s investigative capacity.
• Bailey further recognized Kenyan officers trained at the FBI National Academy, praising their role in strengthening cooperation between the two institutions.
• DCI Director Mohamed Amin praised the collaboration between the two agencies, noting its impact on operational outcomes.