Inspector General (IG) of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin have held separate meetings with US, Israeli and Italian security officials to discuss cooperation in law enforcement.
The meetings took place on October 22 and 23, 2026, at the National Police Service headquarters at Jogoo House ‘A’ in Nairobi and the DCI headquarters at Mazingira Complex.
On Friday, October 23, Kanja hosted Italy’s Ambassador to Kenya, Vincenzo Del Monaco, for talks on bilateral security cooperation, training and capacity development.
According to the National Police Service, the two discussed several areas of mutual interest, including opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in security matters.
Kanja also thanked the Italian government for hosting a delegation from the National Police Service during a recent working visit to Italy.
The meeting was attended by Italian Police Attaché Marco Azzarone, Principal Assistant to the Inspector General Mathew Kutoh and Kanja’s personal assistant, James Murithi.
Kanja Meets Israeli Ambassador
The Italian delegation’s visit came a day after Kanja hosted Israel’s Ambassador to Kenya, Gideon Behar, at his office on Thursday, October 22.
The two discussed continued cooperation between Kenya and Israel, with an emphasis on their security relationship.
Other officials present included Arnon Arbel, head of Israel’s Economic and Trade Mission in Nairobi; embassy Chief Security Officer Neterniel Furman; and Trade Officer in charge of Homeland Security, Polycarp Otieno.
The meeting also brought together senior National Police Service officials, including Director of Planning Richard Lesasuiyan.
The National Police Service said the discussions focused on continued mutual support and collaboration between Kenya and Israel.
“During the meeting, matters of continued mutual support and collaboration were discussed, with emphasis on strengthening the long-standing security relationship between Kenya and Israel,” NPS said.
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DCI Boss Amin Holds Talks with US Official
Separately, DCI Director Mohamed Amin hosted Danye Goh, the Country Attaché for Homeland Security Investigations, on Friday at the US Embassy in Nairobi.
The meeting took place at the DCI headquarters at Mazingira Complex and focused on strengthening cooperation between the two agencies.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the discussions covered investigative collaboration, intelligence and information sharing, coordinated investigations, training and the exchange of expertise.
Amin said international partnerships were important in strengthening law enforcement capabilities and addressing complex security challenges.
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“The engagement provided an opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest, with emphasis on deepening bilateral security cooperation, enhancing investigative collaboration and strengthening the longstanding partnership between the DCI and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations,” DCI said.
Goh highlighted the role of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in responding to changing security threats.
He also stressed the importance of promptly sharing intelligence, coordinating investigations, and exchanging expertise to support joint efforts against crime.
The DCI said the visit reaffirmed its commitment to working with US Homeland Security Investigations on matters of mutual interest.
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