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Kenya Moves to Broaden Money Laundering Oversight in Exit Bid

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  • Country aims to leave FATF grey list by 2026 following reforms

Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya is taking new steps to tighten its anti-money laundering framework as it seeks to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, with lawmakers proposing wider surveillance powers for professional bodies and non-financial sectors.

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