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DCI boss Amin elected to Interpol executive Committee as Africa’s representtaive
27th November, 2025 05:37 PM
Mohammed Amin, Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), has been elected as Africa’s delegate to the INTERPOL Executive Committee, a development hailed as a major milestone for Kenya’s security sector.
The announcement was warmly welcomed by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipkurui Murkomen, who congratulated Amin on his achievement.
Taking to his official X account on Thursday, November 27, 2025, Murkomen noted that Amin’s credentials and the reputation of Kenya’s security services played a key role in securing the position.
“I wish to extend hearty congratulations to Mohammed Amin, the Director of the DCI, on his election to the INTERPOL Executive Committee as Africa’s Delegate. Despite stiff competition, Mr Amin’s credentials and the estimable reputation of our country’s security service stood him in good stead to clinch the post,” Murkomen stated.
Fight against transnational organised crime
Murkomen further noted that having Amin in the executive committee was a boost to Africa’s fight against transnational organised crime.
“Having him in this very important organ is a boost to Africa’s fight against transnational organised crime. His experience in the global organisation will no doubt benefit our local policing efforts,” he stated.
Interpol executive committee
The INTERPOL General Assembly has elected six new members to serve on its Executive Committee: the President, the Vice-President for Asia, and Delegates for Africa, Asia, and Europe.
The Executive Committee is responsible for providing strategic guidance, overseeing the implementation of General Assembly decisions, and ensuring alignment with the organisation’s priorities. Members serve three-year terms, except for the President, who serves a four-year term.
The newly elected members are Lucas Philippe of France, who was elected president; Wang Yong of China (vice president for Asia); Issam Fetoui of Tunisia (delegate for Africa); Mohamed Ibrahim Amin (delegate for Africa); Kazumi Ogasawara of Japan (delegate for Asia); and Stefano Carvelli of Italy (delegate for Europe).
Interpol, in a press statement issued from Morocco on Thursday, November 27, said the Executive Committee has 13 members comprising the President, three Vice-Presidents, and nine Delegates. They are all from different countries, and the geographical distribution is balanced.
According to the statement, the Executive Committee members retain their full-time positions and responsibilities within their own countries throughout their mandate, contributing to INTERPOL with their national experience and expertise.
