NAIROBI, Kenya — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations hosted Andrew Bailey, the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, during a high-level visit to the DCI headquarters at Mazingira Complex.
The visit marked another milestone in the growing security partnership between Kenya and the United States, coming nearly two years after the visit by former FBI Director Christopher Wray.
Senior officials from both agencies held discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in tackling terrorism, cybercrime, transnational organised crime, financial fraud, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and crimes against children.
The talks also explored emerging areas of collaboration, including digital forensics, artificial intelligence in investigations, cryptocurrency tracking, intelligence sharing, and predictive analytics.
According to the DCI, the discussions reflected growing concern over increasingly sophisticated criminal networks operating across borders and exploiting new technologies.
DCI Director Mohamed Amin praised the longstanding relationship between the two agencies, saying joint operations and intelligence sharing had produced significant results over the years.
He noted that the partnership had supported extraditions, specialised training programmes, forensic investigations, and broader institutional capacity-building initiatives within the Kenyan investigative agency.
DCI’s Amin also expressed appreciation for support from the FBI and the U.S. government in modernising Kenya’s investigative capabilities through technical assistance and operational support.
On his part, Bailey commended Kenya’s efforts to combat corruption, arguing that strong anti-corruption enforcement is critical in attracting investment and supporting economic growth.
The FBI official also announced plans to strengthen the FBI Legal Attaché Office in Nairobi through the appointment of a Regional Transnational Anti-Corruption Programme Manager.
According to Bailey, the move is intended to expand technical support and specialised anti-corruption training across the region.
He further recognised Kenyan officers who have undergone training at the FBI National Academy, describing them as an important bridge in sustaining cooperation between the two agencies.
Bailey reaffirmed the FBI’s commitment to continued collaboration with the DCI as “equal partners” in addressing regional and global security threats.
The visit comes amid increasing international focus on cybercrime, financial fraud, and transnational criminal networks, particularly in rapidly digitising economies across Africa.
