Kenya has strengthened its influence in global policing after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) chief Mohammed Ibrahim Amin won a coveted seat on the INTERPOL Executive Committee, the organisation’s most powerful decision-making organ.

Amin clinched the Africa delegate position during the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco, emerging top in a competitive continental race. He garnered 66 votes out of 161, outperforming seasoned policing chiefs from South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria and Tunisia.

His victory secures Kenya a three-year seat at a table that shapes how the world fights transnational crime—from cyber-fraud and terrorism to drug trafficking, wildlife crime and money-laundering.

This year’s vote attracted unusual attention after several African nations—among them South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia and Cameroon—fielded candidates, signalling an intense scramble for influence within the global policing architecture.

The race for the continent’s slot narrowed to two finalists:

  • Mohammed Amin (Kenya)
  • Issam Fetoui (Tunisia)

Both were eventually elected to serve, with Amin securing the delegate seat after topping the African ballot, giving Kenya substantial leverage on emerging policy debates.

The INTERPOL Executive Committee is a 13-member team responsible for steering the organisation’s strategic direction, vetting reforms, approving operations and guiding cooperation among 196 member states.

Amin will now sit at the heart of decisions on global responses to:

  • Expanding cyber-criminal networks
  • Cross-border terror financing
  • Human trafficking syndicates
  • International drug corridors
  • Illegal wildlife markets
  • Financial crimes and crypto-enabled fraud

His election comes at a time when transnational criminal groups are more coordinated than ever, often evading capture by exploiting digital platforms and weak borders.