The ‘Know Your Customer’ for Chemical Safety Workshop, held on February 18, 2025, in Nairobi, brought together experts from across the world to develop guidelines aimed at strengthening chemical safety and security.
Organized with support from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the workshop addressed the increasing risks associated with the production, transportation, and storage of dual-use chemicals—substances that can be used for both legitimate and harmful purposes.
With participants from Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Germany, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Africa, the UK, and Kenya, the discussions focused on enhancing Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols to prevent illicit access to toxic industrial chemicals, particularly by terrorist groups and non-state actors.
"Proper chemical management throughout the supply chain is paramount to reducing risks associated with chemical weapons. Strong border controls, technology and presence of multi-agency state actors, helps ensure legitimate trade of industrial chemicals." – PS Omollo pic.twitter.com/kMMBwn7iRM
— tv47ke (@Tv47Newske) February 18, 2025
"Kenya remains steadfast in its commitment to the goal of a world free of chemical weapons. We strongly condemn the use of chemical weapons by any state, individual, or organization under any circumstances." – PS Omollo pic.twitter.com/tFoFAuAjJg
— tv47ke (@Tv47Newske) February 18, 2025
