terrorism financing Stories

DPP wins bid to present forensic evidence in Dusit D2 terror attack trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

The accused had previously contested the admissibility of the electronic evidence, claiming it was obtained without a search warrant and the trial mag...

Kenyan banks to spy on customers’ large transactions under new rules
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 20, 2024

CBK said the proposed go-live date for the new guideline will be September 30, 2024, as per the revised plan.

Mandera man serving 10-year jail term for terrorism charges released after successful appeal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 26, 2024

Justice Onyiego said the evidence that led to the conviction of Mohamed was not sufficient and released him.

Financial Reporting Centre warns of terror financing risk in Kenyan banks
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 20, 2024

Kenya is currently on the Financial Action Task Force's grey list of countries with insufficient controls for preventing money laundering and terroris...

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...

US sanctions 16 financiers of Al-Shabaab militants
AFP  |  Mar 12, 2024

The Treasury said the "expansive business network" was part of an international fundraising and money-laundering web for the Al-Shabaab.

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...

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