Kenya warns NGOs and faith groups of terrorism financing risks through foreign donations.

Kenyan officials have warned non-profit and faith-based organizations about the risk of terrorism financing, especially through foreign donations. The 2024 Terrorism Financing Risk Assessment report, launched by the Kenyan Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, highlights vulnerabilities within these sectors and recommends strengthening regulations and transparency. The report, funded by the U.S. Department of State, identifies faith-based organizations and NGOs as potential targets due to their reliance on foreign funding, urging them to vet partners and improve governance to prevent exploitation by terrorist groups.

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