Financial crimes pose a serious threat to governance, economic stability, and national security. To tackle them, we need ongoing training, new ideas, and strong partnerships, said Mr. Bernard Barasa Walumoli, Director of Planning at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), during the closing of the Financial Crimes Investigations Course at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA).

Speaking on behalf of the Director DCI, Mr. Walumoli reaffirmed the Directorate’s commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning for officers. He emphasised that giving investigators the right skills is vital for effectively dealing with the increasingly complex nature of financial crimes.

The course brought together officers from DCI and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), reinforcing inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated responses to complex financial crime threats. Participants learned how to trace financial trails, analyse complex transactions, identify illegal financial flows, and improve evidence-based investigations.

Mr. Walumoli praised the joint participation of DCI and EACC officers, noting that teamwork is key to breaking down organised criminal networks and restoring public trust in government institutions.

He further thanked the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) for its vital support and partnership in facilitating the program, as well as the facilitators and NCIA staff for delivering a relevant and impactful course.

The ceremony was attended by Mrs. Violet Makhanu, Director of Training at DCI; Mr. Stephen Chacha, Deputy Commandant of NCIA, among other senior officers.