IMCTC Launches Training Program on “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering”
In the presence of H.E. Ms. Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary for Defence of Kenya, and H.E. Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary-General of the IMCTC, the official launch of the training program titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering” took place today in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.
The training program, organized by IMCTC as part of its strategic initiatives, brings together representatives from government entities, regulatory authorities, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies
H.E. Ms. Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary for Defence of Kenya, stated in her address to the attendees that the launch of this training program by IMCTC, reaffirms the shared commitment to strengthening both regional and international security. She emphasized 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.
In her remarks during the program’s opening ceremony, H.E. the Minister added 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 commended Kenya’s partnership with IMCTC, noting that the Coalition unites its member states around a common goal: countering extremism and violence in all its forms.
H.E. Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), stated in his address that the threat of terrorism knows no borders and does not discriminate between nations—it targets security, stability, and development across the world. H.E. emphasized that the Republic of Kenya plays a pivotal role in addressing security challenges and threats across the African continent.
H.E. Al-Moghedi added: “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.”
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. The program 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.
