The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2012 (POTA) and the Prevention of Terrorism (Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Suppression of Terrorism) Regulations, 2024 (POT-TFR) provide for the implementation of targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism financing.
On 3 April 2025, the Counter Financing of Terrorism Inter-Ministerial Committee (the Committee), established pursuant to Section 40D of POTA, designated persons believed to be involved in terrorism and the financing of terrorism financing in accordance with Regulation 14 of POT-TFR.
Following the decision by the Committee, the designated individuals and entities are now subject to asset freezing and prohibition measures as stipulated in Regulation 15 of POT-TFR and their names have been compiled in the Domestic List.
The Committee hereby circulates the designations and an up-to-date Domestic List to all natural and legal persons, including reporting institutions within Kenya; and provides guidance on actions to be taken following receipt of this Notice.