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Lets get Kenya out of FATF list

Brian Otieno by Brian Otieno
May 9, 2025
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After 10 years Kenya was back at it again in the Financial Action Task Force grey list in February 2024 signaling   an urgent need to strengthen our anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. The grey list, indicated numerous strategic deficiencies in financial oversight, threatening Kenya’s economic stability and global standing. With our trade imbalance widening to a deficit of KES 393.4 billion in Q3’2024 from a deficit of KES 380.0 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2023, Kenya cannot afford the economic fallout of non-compliance. Swift adherence to FATF standards is critical to safeguard our economy and to attract investments in the country.

ATF compliance is a cornerstone of financial integrity. The 40 FATF Recommendations require robust measures, such as criminalizing money laundering, regulating virtual assets, and ownership transparency. Kenya’s grey listing comes from from gaps in prosecuting financial crimes. Failure to address these within the given 18 months risks severe consequences, that ccould cripple important sectors like Real Estate, which contributed 10.8% to GDP in Q3’2024.

Non-compliance will also increase transaction costs as International banks will be warier of Kenya’s status and may impose stricter due diligence, delaying trade and raising costs for exporters. Moreover, grey listing tarnishes Kenya’s reputation, potentially limiting access to foreign loans and aid, critical for a nation with a fiscal deficit at 5.1 % of GDP in 2024/25. The Real Estate sector, vulnerable to money laundering, faces heightened scrutiny, as evidenced by the KES 6.4 million Syokimau fraud case in April 2025

Kenya has begun reforms, like the AML/CFT Act 2023, but more is needed. Completing terrorism financing risk assessments, regulating virtual assets like Bitcoin, and enhancing oversight of designated non-financial businesses are urgent priorities. Collaboration with the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) can build capacity. Kenya’s 2014 grey list exit proves reform is achievable. By prioritizing FATF compliance now, we can protect our economy, restore investor confidence, and reaffirm its role as East Africa’s economic hub

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