DCI Director Mohamed Amin And FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey pose for a photo at Mazingira complex in Nairobi
Nairobi,Kenya
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) last week hosted Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey .
The meeting that took place at the agency’s headquarters at Mazingira Complex in Nairobi aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fight against transnational crime and emerging security threats.
The high-level visit comes nearly two years after former FBI Director Christopher Wray toured Kenya, signalling deepening collaboration between the two investigative agencies.
During the meeting, officials from the DCI and the FBI held talks on enhancing joint efforts in combating terrorism, cybercrime, organised crime, financial fraud, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, money laundering and crimes against children.
The discussions also focused on modern investigative technologies, including digital forensics, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency tracking, predictive analytics and intelligence sharing to counter increasingly sophisticated criminal networks operating across borders.
DCI Director Mohamed Amin hailed the longstanding partnership between the two agencies, saying it has yielded significant operational successes through joint investigations, extraditions, specialised training and intelligence sharing.
Amin further acknowledged support from the FBI and the United States government in advancing the DCI’s investigative capabilities through forensic training, technical assistance and operational support.
Speaking during the visit, Andrew Bailey praised the DCI’s efforts in tackling corruption, noting that effective anti-corruption measures are vital in enhancing investor confidence and driving economic growth.
Bailey also announced plans to strengthen the FBI Legal Attaché Office in Nairobi through the appointment of a Regional Transnational Anti-Corruption Programme Manager to boost technical support and specialised training.
He further recognised Kenyan officers who have undergone training at the FBI National Academy, describing them as a key pillar in sustaining the partnership between the two agencies.
The FBI official reaffirmed the bureau’s commitment to continued collaboration with the DCI as “equal partners” in promoting regional and global security.
The visit highlighted the growing cooperation between Kenya and the United States in addressing emerging security challenges and combating cross-border crime.
