Twenty-two senior officials from Kenya’s top security bodies have begun specialised training in Nairobi to counter terror financing and money laundering. The five-day course is organised by the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) and includes participants from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), National Intelligence Service (NIS), National Police Service, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and other agencies.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya launched the training, calling it a significant step in Kenya’s leadership in regional security. She noted that the training highlights the importance of global cooperation in tackling terrorism, especially as criminals exploit evolving technology to finance terror.
“This programme reflects trust in our counterterrorism efforts and motivates us to strengthen them further,” said CS Tuya. She stressed that defeating terrorism requires unity and international partnerships.
The course aims to foster inter-agency cooperation by equipping officials with skills in identifying and disrupting terror funding. Topics include financial intelligence, cyber-finance tracking, forensic accounting, and global case studies.
Tuya noted that Kenya’s approach prioritises cutting off terror financing, viewing it as central to disrupting terrorist networks. KDF echoed this, saying the training strengthens resilience and public awareness while enhancing collaboration with international partners.
The IMCTC’s quarterly publication, AtTAHALOF, highlighted the growing complexity of terror financing and urged the adoption of technology and cross-border cooperation to dismantle illicit financial networks.
“Shutting down the money pipelines of terror groups is one of the most effective strategies in fighting terrorism,” the magazine stated.
