Kenya, Interpol to tackle organised crime
In an effort to comprehensively tackle transnational organised crime, Kenya has resolved to collaborate with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).
This Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Dr. Fred Matiang’i, said in Nairobi during a meeting with Interpol secretary general Jürgen Stock, that Kenya desire to collaborate with the world’s largest international police organization to build an unassailable cyber environment, ahead of the launch of the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS).
He reiterated President Uhuru Kenyatta’s support to Interpol as Kenya seeks to root out all criminal networks, which pose serious threats to national and international security.
“We’re aware that cybercrime is real in this digital era, but we are taking all measures to remain ahead of the criminals,” Dr. Matiang’i said, and exuded confidence that the data which will be collected during the upcoming digital registration exercise will be secured.
The Cabinet Secretary also revealed that Kenya is working with various anti-money laundering agencies across the globe to identify sources and destinations of proceeds of crime.
“Most economic crimes are linked to fraudulent travel papers, but we are relentless in this fight. Apart from streamlining our immigration laws, we’re also in hot pursuit of wanted fugitives to bring them to justice in line with the international criminal law,” he added.
Meanwhile, Stock recognized Kenya as an important partner in the global regime against terrorism and transnational organized crime, and said Interpol will step up its contribution in this drive in terms of skills and resources.
He disclosed that a mega-project that will serve as one of Interpol’s global early warning systems is underway in Nairobi.
Kenya hosts the Interpol Bureau for Eastern Africa, which covers 13 countries, and the project will expand Africa’s technical ability to counter major security threats.
Source: APA
