Kenya joins INTERPOL Global Academy Network in major boost to DCI crime-fighting capabilities
Kenya’s criminal investigations training institution has joined an international law enforcement network, opening new opportunities for professional training, knowledge exchange and cooperation in tackling increasingly complex crimes that cross national borders. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on Saturday, October 10, 2026, that the National Criminal Investigations…
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has joined the INTERPOL Global Academy Network, marking a significant step forward in the country's criminal investigations and international law enforcement cooperation. The National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) was admitted to the network following a signing ceremony at INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon, France.
This move opens up new opportunities for knowledge exchange, professional development, and collaboration in tackling transnational crimes such as cybercrime, terrorism, narcotics trafficking, and human trafficking. The DCI sees this as a platform to strengthen the training of investigators dealing with complex criminal cases and respond to evolving security threats, while also contributing Kenya's expertise to global policing efforts.
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