Police sign historic MoU with the US govt to tackle drug menace
In a significant move to enhance the fight against drug trafficking and transnational crime, the National Police Service (NPS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US DEA).
The signing ceremony, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, was led by the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and the Special Agent in Charge of Africa and the Middle East at the US DEA, Jason Schumacher.
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Speaking during the event, Kanja described the agreement as “a milestone in strengthening our efforts against illicit drug trafficking, money laundering, and other transnational crimes.”
“This partnership is timely and critical. It enhances our ability to disrupt and dismantle narcotics-related criminal networks that continue to endanger the safety and well-being of our communities.”
Schumacher, who signed the MoU on behalf of the US DEA, emphasised the importance of international cooperation in addressing global security threats.
“We are proud to collaborate with the National Police Service. Together, we will strengthen our intelligence-sharing, joint investigations, and capacity-building efforts to confront the evolving challenges posed by drug trafficking and organised crime,” he said.
Schumacher was joined by a high-level delegation including US DEA Country Attaché Karl Ash, Deputy Attachés Mathias Walls and Scott Jenkins, Deputy Director and East Africa Coordinator from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Parvathy Sankar, and Law Enforcement Investigation Liaison Officer Ruth Muinde.
Senior officials from the NPS who witnessed the signing included Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, Principal Assistant to the IG Mathew Kutoh, Director Legal Amos Omuga, Director Corporate Communications Muchiri Nyaga, and Director of the Anti-Narcotics Unit Samuel Laboso.
DCI Amin noted that the agreement will “significantly boost the investigative and operational capabilities of our officers in targeting complex narcotics networks operating within and beyond our borders.”
The MoU signals a renewed commitment to collaborative law enforcement efforts and reflects a growing recognition of the need for strong cross-border partnerships in tackling global drug crime.
“This is not just a document; it is a pledge to work together for a safer and more secure future,” Schumacher asserted.
