The Kenya NPO Working Group on the Financial Action Task Force

21/07/2026

It was an honour to be part of the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society AML/CFT Conference in Abuja, Nigeria, where civil society leaders, regulators and practitioners from across Africa came together to discuss the future of civic space and financial integrity.

Representing MUHURI and the Kenya NPO Working Group, Fredrick Okado joined a panel discussion on FATF Recommendation 8, sharing Kenya's experience and reflecting on the impact of counter-terrorism financing measures on civic space and civil society partnerships.

We appreciate Spaces for Change for bringing together civil society organisations, regulators and Financial Action Task Force-Style Regional Bodies for timely and practical conversations on the challenges facing the nonprofit sector.

These discussions are important in strengthening collaboration and promoting approaches that protect both financial integrity and the operating space for civil society organisations.

We thank Spaces for Change, Civic Advisory Hub, SCUML, fellow panelists and all participants for their valuable contributions.
MUHURI leaves Abuja encouraged by the collective commitment to reforms that support a stronger, more resilient civil society across Africa.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and happy festive season 🎊

10/12/2025

The strength of a community rests on the principle that every human is born free and equal. Happy Human Rights Day 2025

16/10/2025

The High-Level Africa Civil Society AML/CFT Conference is was live today from Gaborone, Botswana! Join global experts discussing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. Watch the stream here:

The Civic Advisory Hub (CAH) and Spaces for Change, Nigeria (collectively referred to as Africa Civil Society Initiative on AML/CFT ) in collaboration with t...

14/10/2025

We are proud to take part in the Africa AML/CFT Conference 2025 in Gaborone, Botswana, from Oct 15–17.
Our own Fred Okado will represent us at this gathering, where regional experts and policymakers will explore stronger measures to combat money laundering & terrorist financing

30/09/2025

Today, the Kenya NPO Working Group on FATF members attended the Risk Based Approach inception meeting that took place in Nairobi. The meeting was organized by the Public Benefits Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA), in collaboration with stakeholders in Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and aimed at developing a road map for the Risk based approach. The meeting was also attended by the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), the Business Registration Authority, Ministry of Social Services, and other government entities. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the NPO sector.
The Fund for Global Human Rights GIZ,German International

25/08/2025

On Friday, the Kenya NPO Working Group unveiled its 2025–2027 Strategy, which essentially is a roadmap to strengthen civic space and advance the work of nonprofits across the country. We are so grateful for the partnership of International Center for Not-for-Profit Law –ICNL, The Fund for Global Human Rights, GIZ,German International Cooperation, CHRPS, Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), and ARTICLE 19 in making this vision a reality. In case you missed the launch you can find the recording in the YouTube video below 👇🏾
https://www.youtube.com/live/DmohpJm8mjc?si=EXhH7k9AEwS_tZUB

23/07/2025

The Kenya FATF Working Group and Coast civil society (CCSHR) today met to refine the national strategy. We're super grateful for the coastal CSOs for bringing such sharp insights to strengthen the report.

Big thanks to Brian Kimari (CHRIPS) for breaking it down clearly. Good presentations make complex stuff actually make sense. 🫡

Those were solid discussions and hongera sana to everyone pushing to keep Kenya’s anti-money laundering efforts effective, aaand fair. More updates soon.
Shoutout to the key players:
The Fund for Global Human Rights
ARTICLE 19 EA
Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI)

09/07/2025

On Wednesday, 9th July 2025, the Kenya NPO Working Group came together to validate its FATF Strategy for 2025–2028, line by line, voice by voice. At the heart of the meeting was also a review of the Draft Regulations, 2025; with the aim of refining recommendations ahead of the public participation session set for July 18 in Nairobi.

In the end, the Working Group, alongside the CT Steering Committee, put their heads, and pens, together to craft a joint memorandum. It’s this collective voice we will carry to PBORA.

24/06/2025

Coastal CSOs, This Is For You.

Join us online this 26th June 2025 for a crucial preparatory forum on the Draft PBO Regulations ahead of the official public participation sessions.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3AYIsL18SUScH3Jwm134dA