…Both agencies aim to make Kenya a hostile environment for those seeking to hide or move corruptly acquired wealth.
NAIROBI, May 11th –The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have moved to deepen their strategic partnership, signaling a unified front against public corruption, illicit financial flows, and organized economic crimes.
The commitment was solidified during a high-level meeting at EACC headquarters on May 7, 2026, where EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud hosted FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey.
Both leaders emphasized that corruption is no longer a localized issue but a global security threat that distorts markets and undermines financial systems.
Mr Mohamud highlighted that modern corruption transcends borders, requiring a sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional approach.
“Corruption fuels fraud, enables illicit financial flows, and undermines economic, financial, and security systems across jurisdictions,” Mohamud stated.
He noted that a cleaner business environment is a “strategic imperative” for Kenya to foster foreign direct investment and ensure development aid reaches its intended targets.
In a significant move to boost operational efficiency, FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey announced the upcoming appointment of a Regional Transnational Anti-Corruption Programme Manager.
This official will work closely with the EACC to perform several tasks such as Trace and Recover Assets intended to locate and seize wealth stashed abroad by corrupt officials.
Through sharing intelligence, Bailey emphasised that they will be able to provide real-time data to disrupt organized crime networks, and Combat Money Laundering to safeguard the economic security of both the U.S. and Kenya.
“The FBI will continue to partner with the Commission in sharing intelligence and strengthening mutual legal assistance,” Bailey pledged, adding that the Bureau will also provide specialized training for Kenyan investigators.
The partnership is built on a foundation of successful collaboration, most notably through the Joint EACC–FBI Task Force established in 2024. This elite unit consists of 24 specialized officers focused on high-level cases.
Beyond human personnel, the collaboration has modernized Kenya’s investigative infrastructure through the acquisition of advanced software and licenses for forensic digital investigations.
“Upgrading investigative interview rooms to international standards, and capacity building through continuous technical support to keep pace with evolving criminal tactics.”
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmed commitment to capacity building and intelligence sharing.
