IMCTC launch anti-terror financing, money laundering training in Nairobi

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has today unveiled a five days specialised training program focusing on counter-terrorism and anti-money laundering.

The seminar is dubbed “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering”.

The event was officiated by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, alongside the IMCTC Secretary-General, Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi.

The training program, organised by IMCTC as part of its strategic initiatives, brings together representatives from government entities, regulatory authorities, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies.

Speaking during the event, CS Tuya stated that the launch of the training program, reaffirms the shared commitment to strengthening both regional and international security.

She emphasised that Kenya fully recognizes the need for effective counter-terrorist financing efforts to be supported by strong international cooperation, information exchange, legal coordination, and continuous capacity development.

Further CS Tuya noted that terrorist financing continues to fuel recruitment, planning, logistical support, and the carrying out of terrorist operations.

“Without addressing the financial sources that sustain these operations, counterterrorism efforts remain at risk.” She noted.

She commended Kenya’s partnership with IMCTC, stressing that the Coalition unites its member states around a common goal: countering extremism and violence in all its forms.

On his part, Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi stated that the threat of terrorism knows no borders and does not discriminate between nations, it targets security, stability, and development across the world.

He emphasised that Kenya plays a pivotal role in addressing security challenges and threats across the African continent.

“The establishment of IMCTC was founded on a clear vision to coordinate international efforts and unite ranks in strengthening ideological, media, financial, and military capabilities. The IMCTC’s strategy enables the implementation of initiatives aimed at capacity building and the training of specialists to enhance the readiness of institutions involved in counterterrorism,” Al-Moghedi added.

He also noted 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.

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.

It includes a series of lectures, workshops, and training sessions focused on main topics, including the legal framework for countering money laundering and terrorist financing, sources and tools of financial crimes, financial detection and analysis techniques, regional and international cooperation, and prevention strategies for terrorist financing, money laundering, training, and awareness.