In picture, Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary for Defence and Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary-General of the IMCTC, during tje the official launch of the training program titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering” in Nairobi.
By Aoma Keziah,
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Defence Soipan Tuya has officially launched a four-day training program for combating terrorism financing and money laundering, Organized by the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) in Nairobi. This training is aimed at combating terrorism financing and money laundering, marking a significant step in regional and international efforts to address financial crimes linked to terrorism.
Titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering,” The multi-agency training seeks to strengthen IMCTC member states’ capabilities to detect, disrupt and dismantle illicit financial flows.
“The threat of terrorism continues to evolve, its impact devastating lives, destabilizing societies, and undermining development across the globe. Our region, too, has not been immune to its destructive consequences. While we have made significant progress in disrupting terrorist networks and degrading their capabilities, one area remains a persistent and strategic enabler of terrorism: the financing mechanisms that sustain these groups, terrorist financing fuels recruitment, planning, logistics, and operations,” said CS Tuya.
She further stated that without addressing the financial lifelines that sustain these networks, the broader counter-terrorism efforts risk being undermined, stating that the collaboration between Kenya and IMCTC directly aligns with the national strategy on counter-terrorism financing and anti-money laundering.
“Kenya recognizes that effectively countering terrorism financing requires robust international cooperation, shared intelligence, harmonized legal frameworks, and continuous capacity development. It is in this context that we value our partnership with the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition a coalition of 42 nations committed to confronting extremism and violence in all its forms,” she continued to say.
The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including representatives from government institutions, regulatory authorities, financial entities, and law enforcement agencies, the program aims to enhance the institutional capacity of IMCTC member states, with a focus on strengthening tools for detection, analysis, and response to financial crimes.
Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, the Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), highlighted that IMCTC was established with a clear vision aimed at coordinating international efforts against terrorism.
“This Coalition was established with a clear vision aimed at unifying ranks to strengthen ideological, media, military, and financial capabilities in the fight against terrorism. As part of this strategy, the Coalition launches initiatives to build capacities and train professionals working in counterterrorism fields. Today, under the umbrella of international cooperation, we celebrate the launch of this strategic initiative specifically focused on countering terrorism financing recognizing that fighting terrorism goes beyond military dimensions. It requires tackling financial flows, raising legal awareness, and tracking suspicious transactions,” he stated.
He also underscored that terrorist financing has become the lifeline of extremist groups, and countering it requires enhanced cooperation among states and financial institutions, along with intensified efforts to confront this threat.
“ As we all know, financing is the lifeline of terrorist organizations, and confronting it requires stronger international cooperation and the development of mechanisms to monitor, trace, and analyze suspicious financial flows. It also involves information sharing and capacity building to ensure a safer and more stable environment,” remarked Al-Moghedi.
Over the course of the week, participants will explore several critical themes, including the international legal framework governing money laundering and terrorist financing, methodologies in financial analysis, cross-border cooperation, and strategies for prevention and awareness.
Established in 2015 by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, IMCTC serves as a multilateral platform uniting over 40 member states to counter terrorism through a multidimensional approach encompassing military, ideological, media, and counter-financing strategies. Headquartered in Riyadh, IMCTC has played a growing role in facilitating knowledge exchange and capacity building across the Islamic world.
Experts presenting during the training are expected to draw attention to emerging threats and evolving tactics used in financial crime, such as the misuse of digital currencies, shell companies, and trade-based laundering. Interactive workshops and scenario-based exercises will provide attendees with practical skills to strengthen enforcement, policy development, and financial oversight.
The program seeks to establish a deeper understanding of international legal frameworks, related agreements, the development of financial analysis tools, and regional and international cooperation.
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