Govt issues a mandatory directive to all real estate agencies
The government, under the Financial Reporting Centre, has issued a new directive to all unregistered real estate agencies in a move to assist in the identification of proceeds of crime and the combating of money laundering.
In a notice released under the recent publication of the MyGov issue on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the government called on all unregistered agencies to register with the Centre pursuant to Section 47A of the POCAMLA.
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The centre further announced that all unregistered real estate agencies have up to Friday, November 14, 2025, to clear with the registration process.
While issuing the directive, the government has further provided an online platform to aid the registration process.
“The Centre hereby directs all unregistered real estate agencies in Kenya to register with the Centre in compliance with Section 47A of the POCAMLA by or before Friday, 14th November 2025. Registration is on the goAML platform using the https://goAML.frc.go.ke link,” read the notice in part.
Real estate agencies are designated as reporting institutions under the POCAMLA. Accordingly, they are required to register with the Centre pursuant to Section 47A of the POCAMLA.
Guidelines to register
According to the government, all registration applications and requisite documents must be submitted to the Centre through the goAML platform. Also, in case of challenges encountered during the process, agencies are advised to reach out to the center directly through the number listed.
“Guidelines on registration and further information can be accessed on the Centre website www.frc.go.ke and on the landing page of the goAML platform. In case of any challenges or queries on registration, contact the Centre through 0709 858 000 or [email protected],” read the notice in part.
On the other hand, the Financial Reporting Centre has warned the agencies against failure to register, as explained.
“TAKE NOTE that failure to register with the Centre constitutes an offense pursuant to Section 47A (5) of POCAMLA, and the Centre will proceed to take necessary action,” read the notice.
Worth noting, the Financial Reporting Centre (the Centre) is established under Section 21 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009 (POCAMLA).
Likewise, the Centre’s principal objective is to assist in the identification of proceeds of crime and the combating of money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing.
