Also known as: Kenya's Capital Markets Authority
Kenya's financial market regulator overseeing securities, cryptocurrency, and digital asset oversight; recently approved listings and cryptocurrency framework.
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Citizen Digital
… The NIFC said it has also been working with financial sector regulators, including the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), to …
NIFC certifies 15 new firms to attract over Ksh.26B investments, jobs in KenyaCitizen Digital
… The meeting brought together representatives from institutions including the Communications Authority of Kenya, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Bureau of Standards, National Transport and Safety Authority and the Capital Markets Authority. …
Mudavadi, Sing'Oei rally regulators ahead of Global Trust SummitCitizen Digital
… That same year, Kenya contributed about 19% of the profits in the Africa regions portfolio, SBG Securities wrote in a note to clients.The tender offer is subject to approval by Kenya's Capital Markets Authority and will not begin until regulatory clearance is obtained.($1 = 129. …
Absa to raise Kenya unit stake via $238 million tender offerThe Standard
… JKP chief executive officer Dr Emmanuel Nzai confirmed the bond has been endorsed by the Capital Markets Authority and the Nairobi Securities Exchange."It is an instrument which can bring private sector participation and global finance which always trust a bond framework," Nzai s …
Coast counties unveil Sh156 billion blue economy plan to drive sustainable growthThe Standard
… The Capital Markets Authority established a formal regulatory framework in 2017, which marked a turning point for legitimacy and investor protection within the country. …
From regulation, access and retail trader reality; Kenya's forex market in 2026Citizen Digital
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Deloitte audit reports challenged as Chase Bank collapse case continuesThe Standard
… With this hurdle cleared, the transaction now awaits only the Competition Authority of Kenya's final approval, after regulators in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya's own Capital Markets Authority had already signed off. …
JILK construction loses bid to halt Sh340bn EABL shares saleThe Standard
… ttered,” he said. “If they are to come, they would have to have a conversation with all of Africa’s stock exchanges, and so they are looking for Kenya to lead in that.” The plan, he said, is to hold talks with at least 20 stock exchanges during that week.Capital Markets Authority …
Kenya rallies African support to host key US market indexCapital News
… The specialised Anti-Money Laundering Training, which concluded at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), brought together investigators drawn from key units including the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the Banking Fraud Investigation Unit (BFIU), the Insurance Fr …
DCI training targets illicit financial flows, criminal networks and asset recoveryCitizen Digital
… PHOTO I FILE Audio By Vocalize Family Bank has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). …
Family Bank gets greenlight to list on the Nairobi Securities ExchangeKenya's Nairobi International Financial Centre certified 15 new companies expected to mobilise more than US$200 million in investment and create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs across sectors including digital finance, artificial intelligence, climate finance, and fintech.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Nairobi International Financial Centre certified 15 new companies expected to mobilise more than US$200 million in investment and create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs across sectors including digital finance, artificial intelligence, climate finance, and fintech.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has urged Kenya's regulatory agencies to spearhead efforts to rebuild public confidence in governance ahead of the inaugural Global Trust Summit scheduled for October. Mudavadi said strong, credible institutions are the foundation of public trust and national development, and urged regulators to identify measurable reforms that will improve service delivery and strengthen public confidence.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Absa Group plans to increase its stake in Absa Bank Kenya to as much as 85% through a $238 million tender offer, offering 34.50 Kenyan shillings per share to buy shares from minority investors. The South African bank says Kenya is strategically important and intends to maintain the bank's Nairobi Securities Exchange listing after the transaction.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six coastal counties under Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani have unveiled a $1.2 billion (Sh156 billion) blue economy multi-agency action plan for 2026 to 2030, focusing on sustainable investment in fisheries, ports, maritime transport, tourism and green energy. The plan was launched at the eleventh Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa and aims to drive sustainable economic growth and inclusive development across coastal counties.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's forex market has expanded as digital finance grows, with smartphone use and improved internet access enabling retail participation to accelerate beyond Nairobi into smaller towns. Industry data shows over 100,000 active retail traders nationwide, with trader discussions increasingly focused on discipline and strategy rather than speculation.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
During cross-examination in the Chase Bank collapse case, defence counsel challenged the credibility of Deloitte audit reports relied upon by prosecutors, securing admissions that the audit firm had faced investigations related to its work on other institutions and had been fined Ksh.10 million by the Capital Markets Authority for failing to detect errors in Chase Bank's financial statements.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court dismissed JILK Construction Company's application for conservatory orders to halt Diageo's Sh340 billion sale of its controlling stake in East African Breweries to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings, ruling that the firm's grievances had no link to the transaction.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is rallying African support to host the world's second-largest stock market in Nairobi, with government officials unveiling plans for the inaugural Africa Capital Week from August 31 to September 4 as part of President William Ruto's push for a reformed global financial architecture and efforts to enable NASDAQ to enter the continent.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has trained specialised detectives from agencies including the Capital Markets Authority, Banking Fraud Investigation Unit, Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit and Anti-Narcotics Unit to trace illicit funds, recover criminal assets and disrupt sophisticated criminal networks. The training focuses on enhancing financial investigations, asset tracing and intelligence analysis to combat money laundering and organised financial crime.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Family Bank has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by way of introduction, allowing current shareholders and other investors to trade the bank's shares and establishing a fair price for them.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Family Bank has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by way of introduction on June 23, 2026. The listing will allow current shareholders to trade shares and broaden investor participation without requiring the bank to raise additional capital.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The role of Kenya's Chief Financial Officers is shifting beyond traditional budgeting and reporting to include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns alongside regulatory compliance, as investors and multinational partners increasingly demand accountability on carbon emissions, social impact, diversity, and governance practices.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's forex market has expanded as digital finance and improved internet access enable broader retail participation, with recent estimates placing active retail traders at over 100,000 nationwide. The market has matured, with traders now focusing on discipline and strategy rather than hype, and conversations shifting toward a more grounded approach as experience replaces speculation.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Spearhead Africa Asset Management has listed the Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund (SAIF) on the NSE, raising KSh 3.4 billion from institutional investors including CPF Group and UK Government support. SAIF is a listed infrastructure debt fund that will invest in senior debt for private-sector-led projects across East Africa in sectors including renewable energy, digital infrastructure, logistics and electrification.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's fintech and blockchain sector is pushing for faster stablecoin adoption to address slow and costly cross-border payments in Africa, with industry leaders noting that transfers can take up to two weeks. The discussions, held at the fourth Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference in Nairobi, centered on how blockchain-based currencies could reshape remittances, trade settlements, and regional commerce as regulators develop a formal legal framework for digital assets.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority and regulators in Tanzania and Uganda have approved an exemption allowing Japan's Asahi Group Holdings to proceed with its planned acquisition linked to East African Breweries PLC without making a mandatory takeover offer to shareholders.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority is establishing a formal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets to enhance oversight, accountability, and investor protection while supporting orderly market growth. Virtual asset service providers will be required to register locally or establish representative offices in Kenya before obtaining licences.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is finalizing regulations governing cryptocurrencies and virtual assets under a Virtual Assets Act passed last year, with officials from the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority, Capital Markets Authority, and industry players saying the legal framework aims to attract billions of shillings in investment while bringing oversight to a largely unregulated sector.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's blockchain and virtual assets industry players have called for balanced regulation and lower compliance costs, warning that excessive taxation and high licensing fees in Finance Bill 2026 proposals could slow innovation and disadvantage local startups compared to other African fintech hubs.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is shifting from loosely supervised cryptocurrency activity toward structured compliance under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 and draft 2026 implementation regulations, jointly developed by the National Treasury, Central Bank of Kenya, and Capital Markets Authority to reduce fraud risks, improve transparency, and bring digital assets under formal financial oversight.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A group of Kenyan petitioners has filed a High Court petition seeking to stop a planned shareholding transaction involving East African Breweries Limited, Asahi Group Holdings, and Diageo plc, citing alleged human rights and corporate governance violations.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions received a Certificate of Recognition at the 2025 Financial Reporting Awards for attaining an unqualified audit opinion, confirming that financial statements are free from material misstatements and fully compliant with established standards.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →