Financial Action Task Force Stories

Why Kenya is focusing on banks as it tightens laws to stop money laundering
The Conversation  |  Mar 30, 2024

Banks offer a gateway into the financial system. Once the funds are in the financial system, it is easier to disguise their illegal origin.

What Kenya's greylisting for weak action on money laundering, terrorism financing means
The Conversation  |  Mar 26, 2024

Being on the grey list is typically seen as an indictment of a country’s ability to identify and effectively redress financial crimes. It warns invest...

Money laundering: Six NGOs call for action after Kenya grey-listed
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 07, 2024

The call follows Kenya's addition to the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), over deficiencies in anti-money laundering laws and enfo...

Money laundering: Treasury vows action as Kenya is placed on grey list
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 23, 2024

Ndung'u confirmed the recent developments, stating that the new rating necessitates Kenya to enhance monitoring to ensure compliance.

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