EACC and FBI deepen strategic partnership to tackle transnational corruption and financial crimes

Kenya's anti‑corruption agency has renewed its cooperation with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation in a strengthened effort to combat corruption, money laundering and illicit financial flows across borders.

The Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission (EACC), led by Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud, hosted a high‑level delegation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during a courtesy visit to its headquarters on 7 May 2026.

The visiting delegation was led by FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey, who emphasised the importance of sustained international cooperation in tackling increasingly complex transnational financial crimes.

In a statement, the EACC said the visit "is an affirmation of trust and a significant commitment to deepening collaboration between the two institutions in tackling organised crime, economic crimes and transnational corruption".

Mohamud said corruption had evolved into a cross‑border threat that undermines global financial systems and national security frameworks. He stressed that joint action was essential to protect economies, attract investment and ensure accountability in the use of public resources.

"Corruption fuels fraud, enables illicit financial flows, and undermines economic, financial and security systems across jurisdictions," he said, adding that international cooperation was now a strategic necessity rather than an option.

Bailey commended the EACC for its professionalism and commitment to complex investigations and asset‑recovery efforts. He confirmed that the FBI was working to strengthen its engagement through enhanced technical support, intelligence sharing and training programmes.

"The FBI will continue to partner with the Commission in sharing intelligence, strengthening mutual legal assistance and tracing corruptly acquired assets," Bailey said, adding that efforts were underway to enhance regional coordination against financial crimes.

The two institutions highlighted ongoing cooperation through a joint EACC–FBI task force established in 2024, comprising 24 specialised officers working on investigations, intelligence gathering and asset tracing. The partnership also includes the modernisation of investigation facilities and deployment of advanced digital forensic tools.

The EACC said the collaboration had already produced tangible results in strengthening investigative capacity and disrupting illicit financial networks linked to cross‑border corruption cases.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in investigation, intelligence sharing and capacity building as part of a broader global effort to combat corruption, money laundering and other transnational crimes.