Core Values of NCB-Interpol
- Professionalism
- Alliances
- Integrity
- Partnership
- The rule of law
This is a unit within Directorate of Criminal Investigations Department. NCB-Nairobi is the focal point for all INTERPOL activities involving General Secretariat, Regional Offices, INTERPOL member countries and local Law Enforcement Agencies (L.E.A) requiring assistance in foreign country investigations.
Functions of NCB-Interpol
- Exchange of criminal intelligence from other INTERPOL member countries.
- Harmonizing extradition of fugitives to and from Kenya in accordance with the existing extradition treaties and through diplomatic channels.
- Translating messages received in French, Arabic and Spanish language to English language.
- Liaising with INTERPOL member countries, the General Secretariat, Regional Bureaus and other government departments on requests made by Judicial Authorities and other Police Services.
- Providing operational police support services in terms of technical assistance e.g. ‘’Operation Usalama’’ and “Operation Fagia OPSON”, SIMBA, etc.
- Liaising with police officers and government bodies in capacity building, attending symposiums, seminars and conferences organized by INTERPOL. e.g. EAPCCO Organs meetings, Environmental organized meetings, human trafficking workshops, AFRIPOL, etc.
- Assisting in follow up of criminal investigations.
The Unit has ten crime desks as follows;
- Economic, Financial and High-tech crime
- Motor Vehicle
- Terrorism
- Environmental
- Anti-Human Trafficking and Child protection
- Wanted Persons / Fugitives/Extradition
- Drugs
- Maritime and Piracy
- Communication Bureau (I-24/7)
- Counterfeits
