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Kenya Risk Profile

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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
Source

International 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