By Issa Hussein - Reporter
Kenya, 13 June 2026 - The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded a specialized Anti-Money Laundering training programme aimed at enhancing the capacity of detectives to detect, investigate and disrupt illicit financial flows that threaten Kenya’s economy and financial system.
The training, held at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), brought together officers drawn from key investigative units, including the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Banking Fraud Investigation Unit (BFIU), Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit (IFIU), and the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU).
According to the DCI, the programme equipped participants with advanced skills in financial investigations, asset tracing, intelligence analysis and the disruption of criminal financial networks.
The detectives were also trained on gathering and analysing financial evidence, strengthening inter-agency collaboration and supporting the successful prosecution of individuals involved in financial crimes.
The agency noted that money laundering remains a major threat to national and global financial systems as it enables criminal enterprises to conceal proceeds generated from corruption, fraud, drug trafficking, terrorism financing and other serious offences.
“Strengthening the capacity of investigators to trace financial transactions is not just an institutional priority; it is a national imperative,” the DCI said in a statement.
Speaking during the closing ceremony, NCIA Commandant Ibrahim Jillo, who represented the Director of Criminal Investigations, challenged the participants to apply the skills and knowledge gained during the training in their daily operations.
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“He emphasised the importance of upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity and encouraged them to become champions of excellence in the fight against financial crime,” the DCI said.
Jillo also called on the officers to actively support Kenya’s efforts to meet international anti-money laundering standards and strengthen the country’s reputation in the global financial community.
The training comes as Kenya intensifies efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering framework and improve compliance with international financial regulations. Authorities have identified illicit financial flows as a significant challenge that undermines institutions, erodes public confidence and affects economic stability.
The DCI said continuous investment in specialized training and enhanced collaboration among law enforcement and regulatory agencies remains critical in combating financial crimes and protecting the integrity of Kenya’s financial system.
The agency added that the initiative supports ongoing national efforts to secure Kenya’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and align the country with global standards on combating money laundering and terrorism financing.