Kenya has secured a major diplomatic and security milestone after the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Ibrahim Amin was elected as Africa’s delegate to the INTERPOL executive Committee, at the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco on 27th November 2025.
Mohamed Amin will serve a three-year-term alongside Tunisia’s Mr. Issam Fetoui. The two are representing Africa in the global top decision-making organ.
This continental victory, showcases the trust and confidence of INTERPOL’s member countries in Kenya’s commitment to enhance both regional and global security frameworks.
During the Assembly elections, Mr. Lucas Philippe of France was elected President of INTERPOL for a four-year term, while Mr. Wang Yong of China was elected Vice-President for Asia on a three-year mandate. Additionally, Ms. Kazumi Ogasawara of Japan was elected as the Delegate for Asia and Mr. Stefano Carvelli of Italy as the Delegate for Europe.
The Kenyan delegation was received by a strong diplomatic support from the Kenyan mission in Rabat, Amb. Jessica M. Gakinya and Mr. Billy Mathu and also the Head of Candidatures Division from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nairobi Ms. Eva Nthoki.
Mr. Amin’s candidature was formally presented to the INTERPOL membership by the Inspector General of the National Police Service Mr. Douglas Kanja, underscoring national unity and Kenya’s collective resolve to assume a leading role in global policing.
Amin thanked President William Samoei Ruto for nominating and entrusting him with the responsibility of representing both Kenya and Africa at this critical global security platform.
In his acceptance remarks, Mr. Amin expressed his deep gratitude to the member states of INTERPOL for entrusting him.
“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”, said Mr. Amin.
“I will continue to advocate for the tools, capacities, and cooperation needed to dismantle criminal networks and defend the rights and lives of those who depend on us the most”, he added.
With over three decades of service in the law enforcement sector, Amin has consistently championed operational excellence, accountability and the rule of law. His tenure has been marked by substantial achievements including strengthening Kenya’s integration with INTERPOL’s policing infrastructure and deepening collaborative relationships with AFRIPOL, EAPCCO, and international security partners.
As he assumes this mandate, his focus will be on elevating Africa’s voice and priorities within INTERPOL, advancing technology-driven policing, strengthening capacity building and joint operations and intensifying efforts against human trafficking and child exploitation.
As much as Kenya’s election to the Executive committee dignifies its stand in global policing, it also positions the nation as an important character in ensuring the security priorities of Africa on the global stage are advanced.
