The Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Andrew Bailey, visited Nairobi for three days to discuss several emerging crimes. He also pledged continued support to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
The DCI hosted Bailey on May 7 during a high-level visit to the DCI Headquarters at Mazingira Complex, Nairobi.
The visit marked another milestone in the enduring strategic partnership between the DCI and the FBI. This comes barely two years after the historic visit by former FBI Director Christopher Wray, the DCI said.
During the visit, senior officials from both agencies engaged in extensive discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in various critical areas, including the fight against terrorism, cybercrime, transnational organised crime, financial fraud, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, money laundering and crimes against children.
According to the DCI, the talks also focused on enhancing collaboration in digital forensics, the application of artificial intelligence in investigations, cryptocurrency tracking, intelligence sharing, predictive analytics, and other emerging law enforcement technologies designed to disrupt increasingly sophisticated criminal networks operating across borders.
The meeting explored various collaboration initiatives for effective modern law enforcement, including countering transnational corruption and economic crimes.
DCI Director Mohamed Amin praised the longstanding partnership between the two agencies. He highlighted that the collaboration has consistently yielded tangible operational successes through joint investigations, intelligence sharing, extraditions, specialized training, and capacity-building initiatives.
He expressed gratitude for the extensive support provided by the FBI and the United States government. These includes advanced forensic training, technical assistance, operational support, and the modernization of investigative capabilities within the DCI.
Bailey commended the DCI’s commitment to combating corruption. He emphasized that robust anti-corruption efforts are essential for fostering investor confidence and boosting economic growth.
He also announced plans to strengthen the FBI Legal Attaché Office in Nairobi by appointing a Regional Transnational Anti-Corruption Programme Manager to enhance technical support and specialized training.
Furthermore, the FBI Co-Deputy Director recognized the invaluable contributions of Kenyan officers who have trained at the FBI National Academy. He described them as a vital link in the enduring partnership between the two agencies.
He reaffirmed the FBI’s commitment to continued collaboration with the DCI as “equal partners” in advancing regional and international security.
According to the DCI, this visit re-emphasized the strong and evolving alliance between the DCI and the FBI. This alliance is anchored in mutual trust, professionalism, operational cooperation, and a shared commitment to addressing emerging global threats.
The visit comes in the wake of emerging crimes with Kenya being seen as a transit point at large.
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