Course Overview#
Welcome. As a real estate agent in Kenya, you are a key player in one of our country’s most vital economic sectors. You are also on the front line of defending Kenya’s financial integrity. The Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA) places specific legal duties on you. This course will give you the practical knowledge to meet these obligations, protect your business from criminal abuse, and contribute to a stronger, more transparent Kenyan economy. [2, 3, 5, 7]
Estimated completion time: 60–75 minutes
Why AML Matters for Kenyan Real Estate
Understand the risks facing our property market and why your role is critical to Kenya's economic vision.
Your Duties Under POCAMLA
Learn about your specific legal obligations as a Reporting Institution under Kenyan law.
Practical Customer Due Diligence
Master the Know Your Customer process using Kenyan documents and verification tools.
Sanctions Screening in the Kenyan Context
Learn which sanctions lists to check and how to handle a potential match in Kenya.
Spotting & Reporting Red Flags to the FRC
Identify suspicious activities common in real estate and learn your duty to report to the Financial Reporting Centre.
Building Your Compliance Program
Learn the practical steps to creating an effective AML policy and culture in your agency.
Final Assessment
Test your knowledge of POCAMLA and your AML duties to earn your certificate of completion.