Kenya launches five-day regional training for experts to tackle terrorism financing, money laundering
It targets personnel from government institutions, financial organisations, civil society, and security agencies, equipping them with tools and knowledge to detect and disrupt illicit financial flows.
Kenya has launched a five-day training programme aimed at strengthening national and regional efforts to combat terrorism financing and money laundering.
The workshop, which began on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Nairobi, brings together experts from multiple sectors to build capacity and enhance inter-agency coordination.
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Titled "Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level", the course is being conducted under the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition’s (IMCTC) capacity initiative.
It targets personnel from government institutions, financial organisations, civil society, and security agencies, equipping them with tools and knowledge to detect and disrupt illicit financial flows.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Major General John Nkoimo, the General Officer Commanding Kenya's Central Command, stressed that defeating terrorism financing requires more than individual efforts.
“Countering terrorism financing is a collective commitment that can only be achieved through integrated institutional coordination and effective international cooperation,” he said on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces.
Shared commitment
Nkoimo also expressed gratitude to IMCTC for selecting Kenya as the host country, describing it as a sign of shared commitment in the global fight against terrorism. Kenya officially joined the coalition on September 1, 2022.
“We are deeply honoured by your kind decision to come to Kenya in order to further enhance close collaboration in our global efforts to fight terrorism,” he added.
The training aims to boost both institutional and operational capacities.
It covers seven key areas: legal and regulatory frameworks; sources and channels of terrorism financing; detection and financial intelligence; regional and international collaboration; preventive strategies; public awareness; and fostering a stronger reporting culture around suspicious transactions.
Participants will also receive practical training on the use of modern digital tools to analyse financial data and trace suspicious activity. The sessions are also intended to promote more effective information-sharing between domestic agencies and international partners.
This workshop is part of a broader series of support programmes led by IMCTC to build the capacities of its 43 member states.
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