MARRAKECH, Morocco — Global policing leaders have convened in Marrakech for the 93rd Session of the INTERPOL General Assembly, bringing together more than 800 delegates from 179 member states to shape the next phase of international law-enforcement cooperation.
The high-level meeting, running from November 24 to 27, 2025, is themed “Uniting Global Policing for a Safer World” and has drawn 82 police chiefs and 25 ministers and vice-ministers to chart policy direction, approve INTERPOL’s programme of activities, and elect new members to its Executive Committee, including the President.
Kenya is represented by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, who joins global counterparts to deliberate on evolving security threats and strengthen collective policing frameworks.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the session will address priority issues, including:
- Disrupting transnational organised crime networks
- Dismantling scam and cyber-enabled fraud centres
- Strengthening global policing capabilities
- Advancing women’s leadership in policing
- Reviewing results from the Silver Notice pilot project
- Promoting ratification of the UN Convention Against Cybercrime
Kenya’s delegation also includes senior security and forensic officials: DCI Director Mohammed Amin; National Forensic Laboratory Director Rosemary Kuraru; Director of Planning Barasa Walumoli; NCB Nairobi Director Ibrahim Jillo; Director of Liaison and Communications John Marete; CPs James Muriithi and Lawrence Some; and CI Chege Wanjiku.
They were received by Ambassador Jessica Gakinya and officials from Kenya’s Mission in Rabat and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As an active INTERPOL member, Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing border security, expanding intelligence-sharing, and contributing to global action against transnational threats.
The Marrakech assembly is expected to pass resolutions that will shape policing strategies for 2026 and beyond, particularly around cybercrime, organised criminal groups, and rapid-response international cooperation.
