Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has reaffirmed Kenya’s resolve to curb money laundering and safeguard the integrity of the financial system, as the country works to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List.
Ingonga joined senior government officials and heads of key agencies on Monday in a high-level meeting that reviewed progress on Kenya’s FATF action plan. The plan outlines reforms required to align the country with global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing standards.
Speaking at the meeting, Ingonga stressed the importance of coordinated action among enforcement, regulatory, and prosecutorial institutions.
“Strong inter-agency collaboration and enhanced prosecutorial capacity are critical to protecting Kenya’s financial system and ensuring compliance with international standards,” he said.
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The DPP noted that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has stepped up its AML response through targeted capacity-building programmes for prosecutors. These initiatives are designed to strengthen the handling and prosecution of complex financial crimes.
“We have strengthened our Anti-Money Laundering response through targeted capacity-building initiatives. We continue to train prosecutors across the country to enhance their ability to handle AML-related cases effectively,” Ingonga added.
He further highlighted reforms within the ODPP’s Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Division, which now centralizes the management of money laundering cases. The division also guides county prosecution offices on prioritizing AML-related prosecutions and supports asset tracing, freezing, and forfeiture to disrupt criminal financial networks.
Participants at the meeting reviewed progress on regulatory, investigative, and prosecutorial reforms under the FATF action plan and discussed strategies to accelerate implementation timelines.
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The session brought together top government and security officials, including Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, and Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai. Also present were EACC CEO Abdi Mohammed, DCI Director Mohammed Amin, and representatives from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Gambling Regulatory Authority, and the National Intelligence Service (NIS).
The gathering underscored Kenya’s determination to strengthen its financial oversight systems, restore investor confidence, and demonstrate compliance with international standards as part of efforts to secure removal from the FATF Grey List.
By Masaki Enock
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