DPP calls for concerted efforts to fast-track Kenya’s exit from FATF grey list

Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has urged for increased collaboration among government bodies to expedite Kenya's removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. At a recent meeting chaired by Ingonga, law enforcement and financial sector experts discussed Kenya's progress in addressing FATF's concerns and implementing necessary reforms.

Kenya was placed on the FATF's increased monitoring list following a review of its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework, which identified strategic deficiencies. Since then, the government has undertaken various reforms to strengthen the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of financial crimes. The DPP, through its Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has been actively involved in these reforms, focusing on prosecuting money laundering and terrorism financing offenses, developing prosecutorial guidelines, and building capacity for prosecutors.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has also pledged to strengthen financial investigations and disrupt illicit financial networks by collaborating with other agencies. The DPP emphasized the need for a sustained, whole-of-government approach to address remaining deficiencies and demonstrate tangible results. Kenya's efforts to exit the grey list must show effective implementation of reforms, with strong evidence of progress documented and submitted through FATF processes.