The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) trained about 150 journalists under Nyika Media Club (NMC) - a grouping of journalists from the Northern Region - during their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday March 2026.
The training focused on the mandate, functions, powers of the FIA and collaboration with the media. FIA's Senior Compliance Analyst, Patrick Milanzi, facilitated the training and emphasized the importance of engaging with the media. 'When the media understands the frameworks we operate under, it becomes easier for the public to appreciate the work we do. Accurate reporting is one of the strongest tools in the fight against financial crimes,' Milanzi said.
On his part, NMC Chairperson, Feston Malekezo, commended FIA for the awareness session. He added that the session helped strengthen the journalists' understanding of the complexities surrounding financial intelligence work of the FIA and how that feeds into the combating of financial crimes in the country. Malekezo underscored the importance of accurate and responsible reporting by the media.
This was the first time for the FIA to conduct an awareness session during an AGM of the media group.
