Kenya risks being banished from the global financial system by a global money-laundering watchdog.
The country is on the radar of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for failing to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, in a fresh likely blow to the struggling economy.
This is after a new report said Kenyan authorities, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigation ((DCI), banking regulator the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) the State anti-illicit cash watchdog, the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) and the Judiciary are not doing enough to prevent the two vices.
Facts First
Unlock bold, fearless reporting, exclusive stories, investigations, and in-depth analysis with The Standard INSiDER subscription.
Already have an account? Login
The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media
platforms spanning newspaper print
operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a
leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national
and international interest.