By Peter John
Mombasa-based advocate Andrew Chacha Mwita has been charged with terrorism financing following allegations that he received funds linked to an Islamic State (IS) East Africa network.
Mwita was arraigned before the Kahawa Law Courts, where he faced two counts of collecting and providing property intended to facilitate a terrorist act, offences outlined under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
According to the prosecution, Mwita—together with unidentified accomplices—received Ksh 12,854 on July 6, 2024, through his mobile phone.
Investigators allege the money originated from a Binance account operated by members of the IS East Africa cell.
He is also accused of receiving an additional Ksh 30,110 from the same account on August 2, 2024.
Mwita denied the charges and was released on a personal bond of Ksh 5 million with two sureties.
The matter will be mentioned on January 20, 2026.
During the session, prosecutors emphasised that the seriousness of terrorism financing cases is not dependent on the value of the funds involved but on the potential threat such activities pose to national and global security.
They further highlighted guidance from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which urges states to handle terrorism financing investigations with the highest level of vigilance and to uphold stringent safeguards that protect the integrity of judicial proceedings.
