FBI moves to strengthen Nairobi presence in meeting with DCI boss
By Emmanuel Rono, May 10, 2026The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has hosted FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey at the agency’s headquarters in Nairobi for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in combating transnational crime and emerging security threats.
The meeting, at the Mazingira Complex in Nairobi, brought together senior officials from the DCI and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to review ongoing collaboration between the two agencies.
According to the DCI report on Sunday, May 10, 2026, the talks focused on enhancing joint efforts in fighting terrorism, cybercrime, transnational organised crime, financial fraud, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, money laundering and crimes against children.
Centre of discussions
DCI said the discussions explored cooperation in digital forensics, artificial intelligence in investigations, cryptocurrency tracking, predictive analytics and intelligence sharing as law enforcement agencies respond to increasingly sophisticated criminal networks operating across borders.
“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,” DCI stated.
DCI Director Mohamed Amin praised the longstanding partnership between the two agencies, saying the collaboration had delivered major operational successes through joint investigations, extraditions, specialised training and intelligence sharing.
Amin also lauded the support offered by the FBI and the United States government in strengthening Kenya’s investigative capacity through forensic training, technical assistance and modernisation of investigative systems.
“DCI Director Mohamed Amin praised the longstanding partnership between the two agencies, highlighting that the collaboration has consistently yielded tangible operational successes through joint investigations, intelligence sharing, extraditions, specialised training, and capacity-building initiatives,” DCI said.
DCI’s commitment to fighting corruption
Bailey commended the DCI’s commitment to combating corruption, emphasising 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 specialised training.
DCI further stated that the visit reemphasised the strong and evolving alliance between the DCI and the FBI, anchored in mutual trust, professionalism, operational cooperation, and a shared commitment to addressing emerging global threats.