The Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international policing cooperation following high-level talks between Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin and INTERPOL Director of Global Outreach and Regional Support Abdulaziz Obaidalla in Nairobi.
The meeting, held at DCI Headquarters, focused on three key priorities: enhancing international law enforcement collaboration, modernising operational systems, and improving public service delivery through coordinated policing efforts.
Regional Security Cooperation Takes Centre Stage
The discussions come at a time when cross-border crimes, cyber threats, terrorism, and human trafficking continue to challenge security agencies globally.
Kenya has increasingly positioned itself as a regional hub for intelligence sharing and coordinated security operations in Eastern Africa.
Speaking during the engagement, Amin reaffirmed Kenya’s role within the INTERPOL framework and stressed the importance of stronger partnerships in tackling transnational crime.
In his capacity as Africa’s Executive Committee Representative at INTERPOL, Amin said closer collaboration among law enforcement agencies remains critical in improving intelligence sharing and joint operations across borders.
The talks also highlighted Kenya’s growing influence in regional policing cooperation, with the DCI seeking to leverage international partnerships to strengthen investigative capacity and adopt advanced policing technologies.
INTERPOL Pledges Technical Support
For his part, Obaidalla commended the DCI for its proactive leadership and continued engagement within the INTERPOL network.
He noted that Kenya remains a strategic anchor for regional security cooperation and reaffirmed INTERPOL’s readiness to support the DCI through technical assistance, specialised training, and access to advanced intelligence and policing tools.
The meeting further underscored the increasing role of technology-driven policing in combating emerging security threats. Both sides emphasised the need for modern systems that can improve investigations, data sharing, and operational coordination among agencies.
Following the discussions, the delegation toured the National Central Bureau offices, where they engaged officers on operational cooperation, capacity building, and strategies aimed at addressing emerging security threats.
The engagement reflects the deepening partnership between the DCI and INTERPOL as both institutions seek to strengthen international security through more coordinated and intelligence-led policing efforts.
