The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has launched a new Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Financing of Terrorism Prosecution Curriculum to strengthen Kenya’s fight against terrorism and transnational organised crime.
Grounded in international frameworks, including United Nations Security Council Resolution 2462, the programme equips prosecutors with expertise in mutual legal assistance, digital evidence preservation, cryptocurrency investigations, and terrorism financing.
Speaking during the launch, Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, described the curriculum as “a major milestone and achievement for our office and the broader criminal justice sector.”
He said the initiative is designed to enhance the capacity of prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to effectively investigate and prosecute increasingly complex terrorism and terrorism-financing cases.
Ingonga noted that terrorism has evolved in sophistication, often intersecting with transnational organised crime and exploiting emerging technologies such as digital financial platforms and cryptocurrencies.
The new curriculum, he said, responds to these realities by providing structured, specialised training that reflects both global best practice and Kenya’s legal context.
In addition to covering mutual legal assistance and digital evidence preservation, the programme addresses the growing nexus between terrorism and organised crime.
It also highlights the role of the specialised Kahawa Law Courts in advancing counter-terrorism jurisprudence and strengthening the country’s judicial response to security threats.
Emphasising the importance of partnerships, Ingonga stated that “the global effort to combat terrorism is built upon enhanced cooperation, coordination and collaboration.”
The initiative is being supported by international partners, including the British High Commission, the United States Department of Justice, the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT), and the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law.
The launch event drew senior justice sector leaders and diplomats, underscoring Kenya’s commitment to a coordinated and intelligence-led approach.
Among those present were Ag. Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Kenya Ms. Carla Benini, Deputy High Commissioner Ms. Rosy Cave, Hon. Lady Justice Lucy Njuguna, Under Deputy Attorney General of Mozambique Ms. Olinda Cossa, DPP of Uganda Lino Anguzu, DPP of Tanzania Sylvester Mwakitalu, and DPP of Zambia Gilbert Phiri SC, alongside representatives from Canada and the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law.
The ODPP said the curriculum marks a significant step toward strengthening a victim-centred, collaborative counter-terrorism framework that enhances national and regional security.
