By Benadeta Mwaura - Reporter
Morocco, 27 November 2025 - Kenya has scored a significant win on the global security stage: at the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco, Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin was elected as Africa’s Delegate to the INTERPOL Executive Committee.
The decision makes Amin one of the 13 key global policing leaders guiding INTERPOL’s strategic direction for the next three years. Alongside Tunisia’s Delegate, he will help steer the global body’s response to transnational crime, terrorism, cyber-crime, human trafficking, financial crime, and emerging security threats.
What This Role Means,For Kenya, Africa, and Global Security
The Executive Committee of INTERPOL oversees implementation of resolutions from the General Assembly and sets policy priorities for the organization. Its members shape how global policing resources are used to tackle crime that crosses borders, from illicit trafficking and organised crime to cyber-fraud and terrorism.
By earning this seat, Kenya gains a seat at the table in deciding the global policing agenda, a platform to elevate African perspectives, advocate for stronger cooperation, and influence how international law-enforcement resources are distributed.
Regional cooperation bodies such as AFRIPOL and national police agencies across Africa may now find an even stronger voice in global security frameworks.
Pride, Responsibility, and Expectation
After his election, Mohamed Amin spoke of the honour and responsibility ahead:
“I am deeply honoured to take on this responsibility as Delegate for Africa to the INTERPOL Executive Committee. Your confidence in my candidacy reflects Kenya’s commitment to international policing and the importance of partnership across our regions.”
Representatives of Kenya’s government and police welcomed the election.
The National Police Service (NPS) said the appointment signals growing trust in Kenya’s security institutions and expressed confidence that Amin’s leadership will strengthen international cooperation to combat crime.
National government leaders also congratulated Amin. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who is also the Cabinet Minister for Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, called the victory a “clear sign of Kenya’s growing influence in global security,” noting that the election underscores the professionalism and credibility of Kenyan security services.
Kenya has long hosted the INTERPOL Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa, serving as a hub for cross-border cooperation against illicit trafficking, terrorism, and transnational crime.
At a time when global security threats are rising, from digital cyber-attacks and illicit financial flows, to terrorist networks, human-trafficking rings, and wildlife-trafficking syndicates, Africa’s representation in global policing leadership is vital.
Through Amin’s election, African states gain stronger influence in shaping how global resources are deployed to fight these threats.
For Kenya, the election enhances its standing as a regional security anchor and underlines the country’s role in promoting multilateral cooperation. It positions Kenya to better leverage international partnerships, training, intelligence sharing, and cross-border operations, potentially leading to more effective responses to crime, terrorism, and emerging threats.
Opportunities Comes With Responsibilities
As Africa’s new Delegate to the INTERPOL Executive Committee, Mohamed Amin is expected to champion policies that strengthen technology-driven policing, enhance cross-border information sharing, and elevate Africa’s specific security priorities within the global agenda.
His appointment positions Kenya to leverage the seat strategically, potentially unlocking greater support for regional capacity-building, ranging from advanced training and forensic resources to strengthened border-security systems and modern investigative infrastructure.
However, the role comes with significant expectations.
Transnational crime networks are becoming more sophisticated, and both civil society and the wider public will be watching closely for measurable outcomes in arrests, prosecutions, and deterrence.
With Kenya now holding influential space on the global policing table, transparency and accountability will be essential, particularly against the backdrop of long-standing concerns over law-enforcement conduct, human-rights adherence, and policing standards across the region.
Mohamed Amin’s election to the INTERPOL Executive Committee is more than a personal honour; it is a strategic victory for Kenya, and potentially for all of Africa.
It places African perspectives at the heart of global security governance, at a time when cross-border crime, digital threats and global instability demand strong, united responses.
For Kenya, the moment offers a pathway to reshape its security credentials, deepen cooperation, and offer leadership in the fight against transnational crime.
As Amin’s term unfolds, the world will be watching, and so will we.
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