The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and organized crime, even as criminals adopt increasingly complex methods to conceal illicit funds.
Speaking on behalf of the DCI Director during the opening of a Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery Training at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), Academy Commandant Sospeter Munyi said financial crimes have evolved, demanding new strategies and closer cooperation among agencies.
“Proceeds of crime are no longer hidden under mattresses. They’re laundered through complex corporate structures, global bank accounts, real estate, and cryptocurrency. Our response must evolve just as quickly,” said Munyi.
He urged participants to actively engage in the training, share their experiences, and embrace a multi-agency approach to effectively tackle financial crimes.
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He emphasized that success in fighting money laundering requires teamwork across the justice system, private sector, and international partners.
Munyi also thanked GIZ for sponsoring the training, noting that such collaborations play a key role in equipping officers with the knowledge and skills needed to detect and disrupt economic crimes.
The four-day program brings together officers from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Assets Recovery Agency (ARA), and the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC).
On June 10, 2025, the European Commission formally added Kenya to its list of high-risk third countries for Anti-Money Laundering.
