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July 22, 2026
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CBK seeks powers to enforce Anti-Money Laundering compliance

CBK seeks powers to enforce Anti-Money Laundering compliance

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking powers to regulate, supervise and enforce compliance for Anti-Money Laundering under the Microfinance Bill 2026...

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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking new powers to strengthen its oversight of anti-money laundering efforts within the microfinance sector.

  • The CBK aims to regulate, supervise, and enforce compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
  • This initiative is part of the proposed Microfinance Bill 2026.
  • The bill seeks to grant the CBK greater authority to combat financial crimes.

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