NAIROBI, Kenya May 12 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission) has renewed its strategic partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (Federal Bureau of Investigation) in a joint effort to intensify the fight against corruption, money laundering, illicit financial flows, and other transnational economic crimes.
The renewed commitment was highlighted during a high-level engagement at EACC headquarters, where EACC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud hosted FBI Deputy Co-Director Andrew Bailey.
Mohamud described the visit as a strong signal of trust and a reaffirmation of the growing collaboration between the two institutions in addressing organized crime that extends beyond national borders.
He emphasized that corruption has evolved into a global threat that undermines financial systems, weakens governance, and distorts economic development. According to him, combating corruption is critical for safeguarding public resources, attracting investment, and strengthening international development partnerships.
“Corruption fuels fraud, enables illicit financial flows, and weakens economic and security systems across jurisdictions,” Mohamud said, noting that its impact is increasingly cross-border in nature.
Andrew Bailey praised the EACC for its professionalism and ongoing efforts in investigations, asset recovery, and enforcement actions against economic crimes.
He announced plans to appoint a Regional Transnational Anti-Corruption Programme Manager to further enhance cooperation with the EACC, particularly in tracking illicit financial flows and recovering stolen assets.
Bailey also reaffirmed the FBI’s commitment to intelligence sharing, strengthening mutual legal assistance frameworks, and supporting efforts to trace and recover corruptly acquired assets. He added that the agency would continue to provide technical support and specialized training for Kenyan investigators.
A key pillar of the partnership is the joint EACC–FBI Task Force established in 2024, which brings together 24 officers from both headquarters and regional offices to coordinate investigations into complex corruption cases.
The collaboration also includes modernization of interrogation facilities, as well as provision of advanced digital forensic tools, software, and investigative technology to enhance case handling.
Both institutions reiterated their commitment to deepen cooperation in intelligence sharing, investigations, and capacity building in order to combat corruption, money laundering, and other forms of transnational economic crime.
Bailey was in Kenya from May 6 to May 9, during which he held a series of engagements with senior government and security officials focused on strengthening anti-corruption cooperation.