Kenya 'de-registers' NGOs in anti-terror clampdown

Kenya has de-registered 510 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including 15 accused of links with terrorism.

Government has also frozen their bank accounts and revoked the work permits of foreign employees.

The move follows a heated debate in Kenya over a controversial new security bill aimed at fighting militants.

The al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab group has been increasingly targeting Kenya for attack.

The organisations had been de-registered because of failure to submit their financial records.

BBC