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The government has reiterated its commitment to build strong networks with regional and international partners such as International Police Organization (INTERPOL) and African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL-AU) to better respond to emerging security threats.
Speaking Wednesday while officiating the launch of the 10th meeting of the Steering Committee of the AFRIPOL-AU in Nairobi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i said challenges facing policing were global and security partnerships provide avenues to harmonize policies such as cross-border protocols that foster trade and co-operation in combating transnational organized crime.
This is the first time Kenya is hosting a meeting of AFRIPOL whose current chairperson is Kenya’s Inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai.
Kenya is hosting the 10th Meeting of the Steering Committee of @AfripolA. CS @FredMatiangi who officiated the opening urged African govts to step up partnership in intelligence-sharing & increase budgetary allocations to war on terrorism, violent extremism & transnational crime. pic.twitter.com/k4Npj39Dwy
— Ministry of Interior (@InteriorKE) March 30, 2022
Matiang’i said a committee has been formed with its main focus to find ways to enhance co-operation between INTERPOL and AFRIPOL-AU to achieve security within Africa.
ShareCS @FredMatiangi said Kenya will continue to support @AfripolA & @INTERPOL_HQ partner states to pool resources & put in a common effort in combating shared security threats, including trafficking of drugs & humans money laundering, theft of motor vehicles & livestock rustling. pic.twitter.com/l32zcXeNaA
— Ministry of Interior (@InteriorKE) March 30, 2022