Kenya Risk Profile
Kenya
Last updated: 3/3/2025
High Risk
Summary
Kenya presents a medium risk environment for civil society organizations. While the country has made progress in implementing AML/CFT measures, challenges remain in enforcement and oversight. The civic space has faced increasing restrictions in recent years, particularly around NGO registration and foreign funding.
FATF Compliance
StatusLargely Compliant
Kenya has implemented most FATF recommendations but still has deficiencies in beneficial ownership transparency and non-profit organization oversight.
Last evaluation: 2022-06-15
SourceInternational Sanctions
No international sanctions currently in place.
Corruption Indices
Transparency International Score30/100
Rank: 128
World Bank Control of Corruption27th percentile
Data from 2023
Civic Space Restrictions
CIVICUS RatingObstructed
Freedom House Score47/100
Key Restrictions:
- NGO registration barriers
- Foreign funding restrictions
- Public assembly limitations
- Media Censorship