Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has pointed out the growing threat of digital fraud and transnational organised crime, stressing the need for stronger international cooperation.

In a statement shared on X on Monday, March 16, 2026, while attending the ongoing Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria, CS Murkomen said Kenya continues to face significant risks from digital fraud attempts due to its leading role in digital innovation across the continent.

“Fraud has become one of the most pervasive forms of transnational organised crime, eroding trust in financial systems and threatening the foundations of the digital economy,” Murkomen stated.

He explained that the Government is committed to working with global partners to build coordinated strategies that safeguard financial systems and support digital integrity.

“As a recognised leader in digital innovation across Africa, Kenya continues to be a significant target of digital fraud attempts, underscoring the urgency of global collaboration in addressing this challenge,” he added.

CS Murkomen further described a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the summit with the Acting Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), John Brandolino.

“On the sidelines of the ongoing Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria, I was pleased to hold a bilateral meeting with John Brandolino, the Acting Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC),” he said.

He noted that discussions during the meeting focused on enhancing regional cooperation to fight transnational maritime crime, advancing rehabilitation programmes for violent extremists, and strengthening Kenya’s forensic laboratory capacity.

“Our discussions focused on strengthening regional cooperation mechanisms to combat transnational maritime crime; advancing Deradicalisation, Disengagement, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DDRR) programmes for violent extremists; and enhancing the technical capacity of Kenya’s Forensic Laboratory,” Murkomen explained.

The CS also shared that UNODC welcomed Kenya’s continued partnership and expressed support for recent diplomatic appointments that strengthen international collaboration.

“Brandolino warmly welcomed Kenya’s continued partnership with UNODC and expressed delight at the appointment of Amb. Monica Juma to her new role,” he stated.

Murkomen emphasised that Kenya remains committed to global efforts promoting safety, stability, and digital security, and acknowledged officials accompanying him during the summit.

“Kenya remains steadfast in its commitment to global efforts that promote safety, stability, and digital integrity,” he added.