Govt Forms Multi-Agency Team to Monitor NPOs at Risk of Terrorism Financing

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: September 5, 2026Country: Kenya

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Govt Forms Multi-Agency Team to Monitor NPOs at Risk of Terrorism Financing

The Kenyan government has established a specialized multi-agency team to monitor non-profit organizations potentially linked to terrorism financing. Led by the Ministry of Interior, this team includes key agencies such as the Financial Reporting Centre and the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. NGOs will be subject to financial audits and tighter operational oversight, in line with reforms passed by Parliament in April 2025.

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