NAIROBI, Kenya — February 23, 2026 — The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has formally launched a specialised Counter Terrorism and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CT/CFT) curriculum, a strategic measure aimed at bolstering Kenya’s ability to counter evolving threats from terrorism and terrorist financing.
The curriculum, unveiled this week in Nairobi, is designed to equip prosecutors with the critical skills, legal knowledge, and practical expertise needed to investigate, prevent, and successfully prosecute terrorism and terror‑financing cases within the country and beyond.
In his remarks at the launch, Ingonga emphasised the importance of improving technical proficiency in complex cases that have profound national security and economic implications.
Prosecutors will undergo structured training on legal frameworks, evidence handling, financial investigations and international cooperation standards — all key competencies in responding to sophisticated terror threats.
“This is a decisive step in strengthening our prosecutorial capacity to handle terrorism and finance‑related offences efficiently and uphold the rule of law,” said Ingonga.
The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga CBS, OGW, has officially launched the Counter Terrorism and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CT/CFT) curriculum, a strategic initiative to strengthen the fight against terrorism in the region.This curriculum will equip
Tackling Terrorism Financing and the Grey List Challenge
Kenya’s rollout of the CT/CFT curriculum comes against the backdrop of ongoing efforts to address strategic deficiencies in its anti‑money laundering and terrorism financing regime, weaknesses that saw the country placed on the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in February 2024.
The grey list is a designation applied to jurisdictions requiring increased monitoring because of gaps in their systems to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
The FATF’s designation has highlighted gaps in enforcement and prosecution of terror financing and related financial crimes in Kenya.
Despite legal reforms and strengthened oversight mechanisms, the country still remains subject to enhanced monitoring and must demonstrate concrete progress in addressing these deficiencies before it can exit the grey list.
Legal experts note that improving prosecutorial skills through specialised training is a critical element of this reform process.
Prosecutors trained in CT/CFT matters will be better prepared to navigate complex financial trails, work with intelligence agencies, and present airtight cases in court, an essential factor in meeting international expectations and restoring confidence in Kenya’s financial and legal systems.
Regional Security Implications
Kenya’s location in the East African region, a crossroads for trade, finance, and transnational movements, means that effective counter‑terrorism responses must extend beyond internal borders.
Prosecutors will now receive training that emphasises not only national law but also international cooperation and adherence to global standards on terrorism financing.
The training initiative aligns with broader multi‑agency efforts involving security, financial intelligence, and law enforcement institutions to strengthen Kenya’s anti‑terrorism architecture.
As the new curriculum rolls out across prosecutorial units, Kenya aims to build a more resilient and responsive legal system capable of disrupting the financial networks that underpin terror activities, a move seen as vital both for national security and for the country’s economic credibility on the global stage.
