Capital Markets

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) announced the approval of three new Investment Bank licenses. These approvals are part of a broader effort to expand full-service investment banking capacity and diversify the professional...

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has  today approved the registration of 16 new funds across six different asset managers and Investment Banks.

Spearhead Africa Asset Management has listed the first infrastructure fund, the Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund (SAIF) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) under the unquoted Securities Platform, marking a major milestone in...

Mauritius-based SBM Holdings injected an additional KES 405 million into its Kenyan subsidiary, SBM Bank Kenya, during the financial year ended December 2025 as the lender intensified efforts to meet the Central...

Delays in the Kenyan government’s planned sale of its 15 percent stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom, resulting from pending legal proceedings, are expected to yield the Treasury an unexpected gain...

DTB Group has completed its exit from the Burundian market after 16 years by selling its 83.67 percent stake in its Burundian subsidiary for KES 1.27 billion. The transaction which was finalized...

  The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) successfully raised KES 94.04 billion through the auction of three re-opened fixed-coupon Treasury bonds, surpassing its initial target of KES 80.00 billion. The auction, which...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has recently released its latest data on commercial bank interest rates, revealing a significant shift in the cost of credit and the returns on savings compared...

The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) has successfully priced its latest green bond issuance at an interest rate of 12.2 percent per annum for an eight-year term, while simultaneously pursuing a tax-exempt...

In a significant market development, twenty-seven banks operating in Kenya have openly defied the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) directive to adopt a uniform, transparent benchmark for pricing loans. The directive issued...

The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) has officially launched a Kes 3 billion sustainability bond, representing the second tranche of its larger Kes 10.5 billion bond programme. The offer opened on April...

A recent analysis of current lending data reveals that commercial banks are applying premiums ranging from 4.11 percent to 16.57 percent on personal loans before the inclusion of fees and other charges,...

The Central Bank of Kenya has successfully switched KES 1.76 billion from source bond FXD1/2016/010 to the destination bond FXD1/2018/015. The source bond has 0.3 years to maturity, while the destination bond...

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has intensified its oversight of the foam mattress sector by conducting simultaneous unannounced search operations, commonly known as dawn raids, at the business premises of six...

The Central Bank of Kenya has released the official results of its latest auction for reopened FXD1/2020/015 and FXD1/2018/025 treasury bonds. The first instrument, Issue No. FXD1/2020/015 carries a residual tenor of...

Crown Paints Kenya Plc (NSE: $CRWN) is set to invest KES 141.24 million in the construction of a new emulsion paint binder factory alongside a plastic injection moulding plant in Machakos County,...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cross-border payment systems between the two countries. In a joint...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Treasury Bills auction in Week 11 of 52 (2026) remained oversubscribed, albeit lower than the previous week. The CBK received bids totaling KES 43.7 billion against...

Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced its agreement to sell 100% of its controlling interest in the Nation Media Group (NMG) in NPRT Holdings Africa Limited to Taarifa Ltd....

The ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (ALP Industrial REIT) recorded robust investor uptake ahead of its listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), highlighting increased market appetite for income-generating real estate...

Kenya Airways Plc (KQ) has announced the appointment of four distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors. The new members bring extensive experience in business leadership, economic policy, academia, and corporate governance...

Nedbank Group has increased the cash component of its proposed acquisition of a 66 percent stake in NCBA Group to a maximum of KES 31.6 billion, creating additional flexibility for shareholders who...

Kenya Airways (KQ), the national carrier, has announced a strategic partnership with European-based TUI Airline Holidays, a subsidiary of the global TUI Group, a move that seeks to enhance KQ’s tourism offerings....

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited bids for the re-opening of two long-term fixed-coupon Treasury bonds for the month of March 2026. The government is seeking to raise a total...

The Treasury bills auction in Week 8 of 52 in 2026 by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recorded strong demand, with all tenors oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor appetite despite falling interest...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), released the results of a reopened auction for two long-dated treasury bonds on 11 February 2026, which revealed significant oversubscription, underscoring sustained investor appetite for government...

On the 4th of February 2026, Watu, a prominent asset financier operating across Africa, welcomed the official launch of the Kenya E-Mobility Policy, 2026. The company describes the policy as a pivotal...

Kenyan banks have urged Parliament to amend the Treasury’s agreement to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom PLC to South Africa’s Vodacom Group. The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has recommended that a portion...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has released the results of its latest Treasury bond auction, revealing robust investor appetite for long-term government paper. The dual-tranche sale, which featured re-openings of two...

A notable recovery in bank lending has been recorded in Kenya in the second half of the year amid a noticeable easing of key risk indicators, following an extended period of pressure...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), which serves as a fiscal agent for the government, has reopened two fixed-coupon Treasury Bonds - FXD1/2019/020 and FXD1/2022/025, and this issuance aims to raise a...

The corporate bonds market in Kenya is showing clear signs of resurgence, evidenced by the oversubscription of two major issuances by East African Breweries Limited (EABL) and Safaricom Plc. The two corporates...

In a definitive move to bolster economic expansion, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) enacted a ninth consecutive reduction of its benchmark lending rate - the Central Bank Rate (CBR) on Tuesday,...

In a significant move within the Kenyan financial sector, the United Bank of Africa (UBA) has announced a substantial reduction of its lending rates by three percentage points. This strategic decision, which...

Banks listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) have posted a robust performance, with nearly half of the commercial lenders recording year-to-date gains of more than 40%, reflecting increased investor confidence, strong...

The agreement between NSE and NSES supports a shared vision of promoting cross-border listings, investor access, capacity-building, and regulatory harmonisation across the region.

Safaricom PLC has officially launched the first tranche under its KES 40 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) programme, marking a significant development in the Kenyan corporate debt market. This initial tranche involves...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reopened the 25-year and 30-year fixed-coupon treasury bonds, seeking to raise KES 40 billion for budgetary support. Prospectus for reopened 30 and 25-year fixed coupon...

CMA has granted regulatory approval for the establishment of eight new Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) and associated sub-funds.

In a strategic move that could reconfigure the telecommunications landscape in East Africa, South Africa's Vodacom Group has formally expressed its intention to acquire a portion of the Kenyan government's stake in...

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has officially unveiled the NSE Innovation Lab, a move that underscores the stock exchange’s commitment to driving digital transformation, increasing market participation, and positioning Kenya as Africa’s...

In a move that boosts the visibility of Kenyan equities for international investors, Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has added two Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed firms- CIC Insurance Group Plc and...

In a significant move to position Kenya as a global digital finance hub, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is in advanced discussions with major international technology companies dealing in virtual assets such...

Equity Group closed the week at an all-time high of KES 66.25 at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), on the back of solid Q3 2025 financial results.  During the NSE’s October 31,...

Members of Parliament have given the green light to the privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), where the government intends to sell a 65% stake in the company. The sessional paper...

Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) investors have seen remarkable growth in their portfolios in Q3 2025, with the value of all stocks soaring by more than KES 370B or more than 15% to...

NSE market activity for 25th September 2025 had the top gainer as KPLC P0004 which closed at a price of KES 4.51 and a daily change of 10%. It was then followed...

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted licenses to Kenyan fintech companies, Jipay Payment Solutions and Sycamore Capital Limited, as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs).  Jipay Payment specializes in micro-savings solutions, helping...

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted licenses to four new players in a bid to bolster Kenya’s capital markets.  The new players are TPXM Global Kenya Limited, Point Forty Investment Advisory...

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has exempted NPRT Holdings Africa Limited from making a mandatory takeover offer regarding NPRT's proposed acquisition of 54.08% of Nation Media Group Plc's stake from its parent...

Agha Khan holds a majority of shares in 54.08% of the Nation Media Group (NMG), East Africa's largest media house.

Foreign investor participation at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) increased to an average of 46.88% in the second quarter of 2025. Relative to the same period last year, the participation by foreigners...

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has modified its trading rules regarding the minimum number of shares allowed for trading. The bourse removed the board lot of 100 shares after receiving approval from...

FCPA Wycliffe Shamiah, Chief Executive Officer of CMA, emphasized that collective investment schemes continue to attract robust interest, with total assets under management now exceeding KES 500 billion.

Fintrust’s entry into the ASD framework enables the firm to actively engage in bond trading on the NSE platform, aligning with efforts to enhance market liquidity, transparency, and investor inclusivity.

The Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill assigns the CMA primary responsibility for regulating virtual asset exchanges, brokers, investment providers, and digital token offerings.

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In the second quarter of the year, more than half of commercial banks raised their lending rates to individuals and businesses, indicating an early impact of the Central Bank of Kenya's(CBK) accelerated approvals...

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) continues to appreciate the importance of collaboration and partnerships, as demonstrated by the MoUs signed with a number of institutions.