Whistleblowing training in Kenya
Most frauds are found through tips, and more than half of tips come from employees. This course teaches staff what to report, how to report it and how they are protected. A separate session for ethics and investigation officers covers intake, triage and confidential case handling.
Choose how your team takes the course
On demand suits people joining through the year and annual refreshers. Live sessions use your own policies, products and cases.
KES 8,000per learner
- Start as soon as payment is confirmed
- Certificate of completion
- Completion report for donors and auditors
KES 10,000per learner per hour
- From 1 hour; you choose the length
- On Zoom or Teams
- Tailored to your operations
KES 10,000per learner per hour, minimum 5-hour session
- At your premises
- Combine with other courses to fill the session
- Case exercises in groups
From the 5th hour, each extra hour is half price. Live and in-person prices are calculated on a minimum of 5 learners; smaller groups are welcome and are priced as 5. For more than 75 learners or more than 16 hours we prepare a custom proposal. All prices include taxes; travel outside Nairobi is charged at cost.
What the law and standards provide
Kenya has no stand-alone whistleblower law, so policies, training and the Anti-Bribery Act carry the weight.
| Rule or standard | What it requires | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Bribery Act, s.21 | An offence to victimise whistleblowers and witnesses. | Everyone |
| Sector rules and donor requirements | Reporting channels that staff know and trust. | Regulated institutions and donor-funded NGOs |
| ISO 37002 | The international standard for whistleblowing management systems. | Organisations building speak-up programmes |
Recent developments and emerging issues
The course is updated as rules change. These are the developments it currently covers. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Still no stand-alone whistleblower law
The 2023 bill lapsed in 2025, and the Attorney General's 2024 draft has not been enacted. Organisations rely on their own policies and the Anti-Bribery Act.
ISO 37002 remains the benchmark
The standard for speak-up systems was reconfirmed in July 2026.
ACFE Occupational Fraud 2026
Tips detected 43% of cases, online reporting channels now exceed phone hotlines, and staff trained on fraud make more reports.
EU whistleblowing rules
The EU Whistleblowing Directive is under review, and the new EU Anti-Corruption Directive extends its protections to corruption reports. Kenyan subsidiaries of EU groups should expect channel changes.
What your staff will learn
Each section ends with a short knowledge check. Learners who finish every section receive a certificate of completion.
What to report
Fraud, bribery, misconduct, safeguarding and other concerns.
Channels
Where to report, including anonymous reporting.
What happens after a report
Triage, investigation and feedback.
Protection and confidentiality
How reporters are protected from retaliation.
Scenarios and review
Realistic cases and a review of the key points.
Records donors and auditors can check
The evidence pack shows donors, auditors and the PBO Authority who was trained, on what and when.
- 1Certificates of completionOne per learner who completes the course, with a unique number, the course, date and hours.
- 2Completion or attendance reportWho completed or attended, when, and in which edition.
- 3Knowledge check resultsScores from the checks at the end of each section.
- 4Course outlineThe content and the rules it addresses.
FNJ's forensics team
The same team investigates fraud and misconduct and implements Trigarc Ethics whistleblowing platforms.
CFE
Certified Fraud Examiners.
Built around your organisation
Before each live or in-person session we send a short questionnaire, so the cases come from your own policies, operations and findings.
Trigarc Ethics
A whistleblowing and case management platform implemented by FNJ.
Trigarc GRC SuiteOften taken together
NGO Integrity Essentials combines this course with related courses at 10% off when booked live or in person.
NGO Integrity Essentials
Code of conduct, ABAC, sanctions and partner vetting, and whistleblowing.
On demand KES 32,000 per learner · 10% off live or in person
Sanctions and partner vetting
Proportionate checks under FATF Recommendation 8.
Course detailsPrice your training
Whistleblowing training is already ticked. Add other courses if you need them, then submit the form to see the payment details.
Questions about whistleblowing training
Is there a whistleblower act in Kenya?
No. Kenya has no stand-alone whistleblower protection law; the 2023 bill lapsed in 2025. The Anti-Bribery Act protects people who report bribery, and organisations rely on their own policies. Our whistleblower policy guide explains what a good policy contains.
Can I be dismissed for whistleblowing?
The Anti-Bribery Act makes it an offence to victimise a person who reports bribery, and Kenyan employment law protects employees against unfair dismissal. A good policy prohibits retaliation and explains how reporters are protected. This is general information, not legal advice.
Who qualifies as a whistleblower?
Usually anyone who reports a concern in good faith through the organisation's channels, including employees, contractors, suppliers and partners, depending on your policy.
What should whistleblowing training cover?
What to report, how and where, what happens after a report, how confidentiality and protection work, and, for case handlers, intake, triage and investigation.
Is there a certificate?
Yes. Every learner who completes the course receives a certificate of completion.
Make your speak-up channel work
Tell us how many staff and case handlers need training and by when. We reply within one working day.