Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has nominated the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)'s Director, Mohamed Amin, as Kenya’s candidate for election to the INTERPOL Executive Committee, representing the African region.
The move by the CS is aimed at amplifying Africa’s voice in global security matters.
The elections are set to take place during the 93rd session of the INTERPOL General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, from November 24 to 27.
Speaking on Friday during the 11th Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RECSA) Council in Nairobi, the Interior CS urged the members to support Amin’s candidacy, terming it a national milestone and a continental opportunity to shape global policing policy.
“Kenya’s win will provide an opportunity to champion Africa’s perspectives and priorities at the highest level of global policing,” Murkomen said during the RECSA meeting.
The INTERPOL Executive Committee is a governing body responsible for supervising the execution of decisions made by the General Assembly and overseeing the administration of INTERPOL’s General Secretariat.
Key responsibilities of the INTERPOL Executive Committee include supervising INTERPOL operations, setting agendas, overseeing the Secretary General, promoting international collaboration, and representing regional interests.
If elected, Amin would represent African nations within INTERPOL’s leadership, ensuring that Africa’s security concerns, such as cross-border crime, terrorism, and corruption, are prioritised in global policing strategies.
His role would involve liaising with African law enforcement agencies, advocating for capacity-building programmes, and ensuring effective crime-fighting measures across the continent.
With over 30 years in law enforcement, Amin brings deep experience in criminal investigations, counter-terrorism, and international cooperation.
The DCI boss has led high-profile investigations and testified at the ICC. He holds a Master’s in Criminology and has been decorated with top state honours, including EBS, MBS, and OGW.
As DCI Director, he also oversees INTERPOL's Eastern Africa bureau and has championed reforms in ethics, modernisation, and intelligence sharing. The DCI boss is widely respected for his integrity, leadership, and commitment to community-based policing.
