Kenyans took to twitter to express their unrest on the ongoing freezing of P2P Binance accounts. The freezing, as Binance explained has been ordered by the Kenya national police service.

Under the hashtag, #BinanceUnmasked, a number of users complain that their Binance accounts have been frozen at the request of law enforcement. The National Police Service, Kenya.

Binance while commenting on the ongoing censorship, declined to disclose the purpose of the freezes. Instead, the crypto exchange giant has requested the owners of frozen accounts to contact the NPS for further information. The law enforcers are claiming the frozen accounts are under investigations regarding cases of fraud and money laundering.

DCI Kenya claimed that the suspects are undergoing investigations and the accounts are being frozen for a minimum of 60 days. They reported that the crack down, which have left some users locked out for over 60 days, is part of a tightening regulatory environment, aimed at aligning with legal requirements. Accounts frozen are also suspected of terrorism funding.

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Frustrated Kenyans

The comments left on X show a group of hurt and unsatisfied Kenyans whose accounts have been frozen so far. The lack of communication and proper guidance from the law as well as enough support from Binance has left Kenyans stranded and not knowing who to turn to. Here are some comments from Binance users that have had their accounts frozen:

“Users are not against investigations but expect fairness transparency and proper communication throughout any process that affects their access to funds.”

“Every day without access to funds adds pressure. Financial Freedom must ensure that users are not subjected to indefinite restrictions without explanation or a clear path to resolution.”

“Imagine waking up and your entire financial life is “under review” with zero timeline. No complainant, no charges, just a frozen screen. Compliance shouldn’t mean leaving people in the dark while their debt grows. We need answers.”

“It’s been over 2 months of silence from Binance. My associate’s funds are frozen with no court order and no explanation. Real life doesn’t pause while you wait—bills are piling up and debt is growing. This is a livelihood on hold.”

“Binance needs to step up. We need clear communication, actual timelines, and proof of due process. You can’t just cite compliance and ghost the people who use your platform. Accountability isn’t optional.”

As of 2025 the Kenyan anti-terrorism police have intensified their focus on digital financial channels, revealing that terrorist networks are moving away from traditional banking to cryptocurrency to fund recruitment and operations.