Also known as: Kenya's Capital Markets Authority
Kenya's financial markets regulator, overseeing securities, capital markets, and emerging digital asset frameworks including virtual assets and investment scheme licensing.
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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 ExchangeOxford Economics named Nairobi among Africa's five cities to watch over the next 25 years, with strong projected growth in technology, financial and industrial sectors. The ranking places Nairobi 327th globally and 26th in human capital.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Oxford Economics named Nairobi among Africa's five cities to watch over the next 25 years, with strong projected growth in technology, financial and industrial sectors. The ranking places Nairobi 327th globally and 26th in human capital.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper says Africa's young population, growing digital infrastructure, and increasing mobile and digital financial services use position the continent to leapfrog traditional financial systems by expanding digital assets and blockchain technology adoption.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi Securities Exchange and Capital Markets Authority are launching a pathway for Kenyans to participate in Dangote Petroleum Refinery's initial public offering, Africa's largest share sale, through Global Depositary Receipts that will be listed on the NSE and trade in local currency.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Africa's growing adoption of digital finance and emerging regulatory efforts could reshape the continent's financial trajectory. Kenya has implemented a new legal framework for virtual assets, with the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 coming into effect in November 2025, as technology entrepreneurs and investors argue that mobile technology and a young population could accelerate the shift to digital assets like Bitcoin.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi Securities Exchange and Capital Markets Authority are launching a pathway for Kenyans to participate in Dangote Petroleum Refinery's initial public offering through Global Depositary Receipts listed on the NSE, allowing local trading in Kenyan currency.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Quickmart, Kenya's second-largest supermarket chain, plans to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with its sole shareholder selling 50 per cent of the company. The retailer made a profit after tax of Sh1.7 billion last year on revenue of Sh50.4 billion and is currently wholly owned by holding company Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited, backed by Adenia Partners and the founders.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ruth Mueni Kimeu and Mary Katuma Mwangangi have been charged at Milimani Law Courts with operating an unlicensed collective investment scheme linked to Quant Vest Stock Exchange Limited, allegedly recruiting Kenyans to invest in the European stock market with a minimum contribution of Ksh.65,000.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Quickmart has announced plans to list 50 per cent of its shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with the sale of 2 billion existing shares by current owner Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited. The listing is subject to approval by the Capital Markets Authority and NSE, and is expected to launch around September 30, 2026.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has warned Kenyan investors against relying on unverified information about the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO, which is regulated in Nigeria and has not been submitted to the CMA for approval. The regulator urged investors to independently verify offering documents, avoid payments or sharing personal information based on unverified communications, and conduct transactions only through licensed capital markets intermediaries.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority warned investors that the Nigerian Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO has not been submitted for approval under Kenya's regulatory framework. The warning followed President William Ruto's announcement that Kenya is ready to break ground on the proposed East Africa refinery in Lamu.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Chartered has launched a new investment platform in Kenya, the Signature Select Variable Capital Company (VCC), which gives eligible investors access to professionally managed global investment strategies and addresses wealth-transfer planning challenges.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Capital Markets Authority has warned the public against 15 entities allegedly offering investment services and soliciting funds without requisite licences or approvals, disguising fraudulent activities as legitimate investment opportunities. The entities are under active investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in collaboration with the CMA and other law enforcement agencies.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Capital Markets Authority named 15 entities collecting money from Kenyans through fake investment schemes without regulatory approval, saying they lack the required license to offer investment services. The Directorate of Criminal Investigation is probing the firms alongside the CMA and other law enforcement agencies.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Listed lenders I&M Group PLC and HFCB Group PLC posted higher half-year earnings on Thursday, joining rivals in delivering results. I&M Group's net profit after tax grew by 20.4 per cent to Sh9.30 billion for the six months ended June 30, driven by a 23 per cent surge in total operating income to Sh33.7 billion.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
A commercial court in Nairobi has approved Britam Holdings plc shareholders' plan to reduce share capital reserves from Sh13 billion to offset accumulated losses of Sh5.8 billion, with the Capital Markets Authority and Nairobi Securities Exchange not opposing the move.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan-founded Web3 startups raised $14 million in disclosed funding in 2025, marking the sector's second-highest annual investment total on record, according to a report by venture capital firm Hashed Emergent. Finance-focused ventures accounted for $10 million of the capital raised this year, driven by demand for stablecoin-powered payments, crypto on- and off-ramps, and digital banking solutions.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pension fund investments in commercial paper and corporate bonds grew 77.6 per cent in 2025 to Sh17.4 billion, the highest growth in five years, fuelled by double-digit returns on notes listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The growth coincides with major bond listings by Safaricom and East African Breweries Ltd, both oversubscribed at over 150 per cent.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan investors are moving away from traditional money market funds toward special funds and fixed income products to seek higher yields, according to the Capital Markets Authority. Total Assets Under Management in Collective Investment Schemes reached a record Sh851.7 billion as at March 2026, up from Sh756.3 billion in December 2025.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Capital Markets Authority has raised concerns about Kenyan investment managers' aggressive return projections in the Special Funds sector, which manages over Ksh.200 billion in assets. The regulator flagged the practice of annualizing short-window returns—such as marketing a 11% six-month return as 23% annualized—saying this artificially inflates performance figures and creates unsustainable expectations.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Esther Waititu, Safaricom's Chief Financial Services Officer, has spoken publicly following her departure announcement, saying "the time feels right for a new chapter" after nearly three years leading the company's financial services business, which includes M-PESA.
21 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 →