IMCTC Boosts Regional Capacity to Combat Terrorism Financing in Nairobi Training Finale

IMCTC Boosts Regional Capacity to Combat Terrorism Financing in Nairobi Training Finale

IMCTC Boosts Regional Capacity to Combat Terrorism Financing in Nairobi Training Finale

By Staff Reporter

NAIROBI, Kenya – August 8, 2025 –

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has wrapped up a week-long specialist training in Nairobi, marking another significant step in bolstering Africa’s and the Middle East’s fight against terrorism financing and money laundering.

The course, themed “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level”, brought together Kenyan security chiefs, financial regulators, and regional experts for five days of intensive sessions aimed at sharpening skills to detect and disrupt the money trails that fuel extremist networks.

Presiding over the closing ceremony, Major General Luka K. Kutto, General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, lauded IMCTC’s ongoing role in fostering international cooperation against terrorism’s financial lifelines. “No single nation can stand alone against the complexity of these threats. Shared expertise and coordinated action are our most potent weapons,” he said.

Participants engaged in a mix of theoretical and hands-on training, delving into the legal frameworks for combating illicit financial flows, using advanced analytical tools, and employing technology to track suspicious transactions. Practical demonstrations showcased modern surveillance methods and cross-border information-sharing protocols.

Many attendees described the program as a “game-changer”, noting its real-world relevance and the opportunity to collaborate with peers from across the coalition’s member states.

This initiative is part of IMCTC’s broader Capacity Building strategy, which runs similar programs across multiple countries. The approach aligns with United Nations Security Council resolutions, emphasizing collective security and adherence to international best practices in countering terrorism financing.

By the program’s close, the message was clear: in the fight against terrorism, cutting off the money is as crucial as confronting the violence itself.

Edited By PATRICK KIMANZI