In a move to deepen Kenya’s bond market and enhance liquidity, transparency, and investor access, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has admitted Cinemark Consult Limited as an Authorized Securities Dealer (ASD) in the fixed-income market.
Cinemark will facilitate bond trading at the bourse and offer investors a wider range of fixed-income investment opportunities, while playing a key role in the growth of Kenya’s bond market.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frank Mwiti hailed the move as a key milestone in strengthening the exchange’s bond market.
“The admission of Cinemark Consult Limited as an ASD represents an important milestone in advancing the depth and effectiveness of the NSE’s bond market. Their admission supports build a more robust fixed-income environment while underscoring the NSE’s ongoing dedication to developing a dynamic, investor-oriented bond market.” – NSE CEO, Mr. Frank Mwiti.
On his part, Cinemark CEO Mr. Benard Gichuru noted that the firm’s admission as an ASD demonstrates its commitment to improving liquidity and supporting the continued development of Kenya’s bond market.
“As an ASD, Cinemark Consult Limited looks forward to working closely with the NSE, market participants, and investors to deliver efficient execution and broader access to fixed-income investment opportunities.” – Cinemark CEO, Mr. Benard Gichuru.
NSE Bond Turnover in 2025
In the period ended December 2025, bond turnover rose sharply by 75.5% to KES 2.7 trillion from KES 1.5 trillion in a similar period in 2024. Corporate bond turnover surged 2,099% to KES 840 million, while treasury bond turnover soared 75.5% to reach KES 2.71 trillion.
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