The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has officially launched a specialized training program in Nairobi aimed at enhancing efforts to counter terrorism financing and money laundering.
The program was inaugurated in the presence of H.E. Ms. Soipan Tuya, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Defence, and H.E. Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary-General of IMCTC. The initiative brings together a broad spectrum of participants, including representatives from government agencies, regulatory authorities, financial institutions, and law enforcement bodies.
In her opening remarks, CS Tuya reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to regional and international security, underscoring the importance of collaboration in combating the financial networks that enable terrorism. “Effective counter-terrorist financing requires strong international cooperation, continuous capacity development, and legal coordination,” she said.
Tuya highlighted the ongoing threat posed by terrorist financing, noting its critical role in supporting recruitment, planning, and operations. She lauded Kenya’s partnership with IMCTC, describing the coalition as a vital platform for uniting member states against extremism and violence.
Maj. Gen. Al-Moghedi praised Kenya’s leadership role in tackling security challenges across Africa. He reiterated that terrorism is a borderless threat targeting global stability and development. “The IMCTC was founded to coordinate international efforts and enhance ideological, media, financial, and military capabilities,” he stated.
The training program is part of IMCTC’s broader strategy to build institutional readiness and enhance specialist skills in counterterrorism. It will cover key topics including international legal frameworks, financial crime analysis tools, cooperation mechanisms, and strategies for prevention and awareness.
The sessions will be delivered through a series of lectures, workshops, and practical exercises designed to equip participants with tools to detect, analyze, and disrupt financial networks used by extremist groups.
Both leaders emphasized the urgent need for unified and sustained action to dismantle the financial lifelines of terrorism and called on all stakeholders to intensify efforts in countering the evolving threat.
