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Kenyan CSOs Mobilise to Combat Illicit Financial Flows Published: August 1, 2025 | By Evans Muguna In a country grappling with grey listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Kenya’s civil society is not taking a back seat. Today, a critical conversation unfolded at the Heron Portico Hotel in Nairobi, where Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) and members of the Kenya NPO Working Group on FATF hosted a transformative strategy meeting to address Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and safeguard civic space. The session brought together voices from across the civil society ecosystem—advocacy groups, researchers, governance experts, and financial integrity advocates—with one shared goal: to  strengthen internal systems, stay compliant, and protect civil liberties. 🔍 Why Now? In February 2024 , Kenya was added to the FATF grey list —a global watchlist for countries deemed to have strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing ...

  Transparency International Kenya Leads East Africa in Anti-Corruption Dialogue : A Bold Step Toward AUCPCC Implementation. On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Transparency International Kenya (T.I.-Kenya) hosted a high-level Validation Meeting at PrideInn Azure, Nairobi, to unpack one of Africa's most pressing challenges—corruption. The meeting focused on the implementation of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC) in East Africa. Stakeholders from across the region gathered to assess findings from a regional study that spanned Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. What Is the AUCPCC and Why Does It Matter? The AUCPCC , adopted in 2003, is a cornerstone treaty that commits African Union member states to fight corruption through strong legislation, institutional structures, and coordinated enforcement. Its implementation is essential not only for justice but for economic growth, good governance, and sustainable development. In the context of the ...

  ODM Press Briefing Today: Sifuna Speaks Volumes Amid Party Confusion NAIROBI, July 29, 2025 — Declaring ODM “in confusion,” Secretary‑General Edwin Sifuna today confronted growing criticism over the party’s ideological drift and its coalition with the Ruto administration, delivering a rare mix of apology, defiance, and urgent clarity. 🔍 ODM's Ideological Drift and Mixed Messaging Sifuna acknowledged that even he now struggles to articulate ODM’s position on core issues—including devolution, civil liberties, and constitutional rights—because of mixed messaging coming from party cadres who have joined the Kenya Kwanza government. “You used to wake me in the night and I’d tell you exactly what ODM stands for,” he lamented. Now, with senior members contradicting the party line, “it’s very difficult … to discern the position … on major issues”   🙇 Apology to the Party Base In a rare admission, Sifuna apologised to ODM’s grassroots of over 5 million members for the confusion ...

MGK Consultancy: 25 Years of Strategic Excellence and Leadership Transformation #mgk@25 The History of MGK Consultancy MGK Consultancy was founded in 1999 by Mr. Michael George Kihara , a visionary with a passion for organizational growth and leadership development. With a background in business strategy, public policy, and institutional reform, Mr. Kihara started the firm with a small team of dedicated professionals and a single mission: to bridge the gap between knowledge and execution in the corporate world.    Over the years, MGK has grown into a dynamic consultancy firm with a strong presence across East Africa. It has served government agencies, corporate bodies, NGOs, and educational institutions, offering tailored solutions that drive sustainable change. Mission, Aim, and Motto of MGK Consultancy Mission: To empower institutions through strategic, innovative, and research-based consultancy services that inspire leadership and growth. Aim: To be the leading con...

A Nation at Crossroads: The National Integrity Alliance Condemns Escalating Brutality, Demands Leadership Accountability By Evans Munene Muguna | 1st July 2025 --- Kenya stands at a perilous juncture. The promise of constitutional democracy is increasingly being betrayed by an unchecked culture of state violence, institutional impunity, and a dangerous erosion of public accountability. This is the urgent warning from the National Integrity Alliance (NIA), following a press statement released today, 1st July 2025. In a strongly worded condemnation, NIA decried the escalation of state-sponsored brutality during the peaceful protests held on 25th June 2025. The protests, largely driven by youth voices calling for justice and reform, were met with abductions, arbitrary arrests, sexual violence, and even the deployment of armed goons allegedly aligned with law enforcement. The Alliance painted a harrowing picture of how civic dissent is now being met with force, fear...

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohamed Amin, has dismissed reports suggesting that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is under investigation in relation to the violent scenes that erupted during the June 25 anniversary protests. Speaking to the media on Monday, Amin denied the reports, saying, "It is not true that we summoned Gachagua."  However, he made it clear that the former Deputy President, like all citizens, is not above the law.  “He does not enjoy any immunity from prosecution. If in our investigations he is found to have aided or abetted any criminal activity, then appropriate action will be taken,” Amin stated. Providing an official update on the violence witnessed last Wednesday, the DCI boss described the events of June 25 as a tragic hijacking of peaceful protests by coordinated criminal elements.  "What began as a peaceful demonstration turned into violence, orchestrated by well-organized actors who invaded the protests...