The regulatory body overseeing the capital markets in Kenya, tasked with ensuring investor protection and the integrity of the financial markets.
Safaricom Partners with the Nairobi Securities Exchange to Launch a New Platform
Safaricom and the Nairobi Securities Exchange launched Ziidi Trader on the M-PESA app. Ziidi Trader allows Kenyans to buy and sell listed shares directly from their mobile phones.
Kenya Passes Landmark Crypto Law
Kenya's Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025. The bill creates a multi-agency oversight system under the Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority.
Kenya’s crypto bill passes assembly stage, but new rules could make or break the market
Kenya's National Assembly approved the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill at the committee stage. The bill will be sent to President William Ruto for assent after the third reading.
Kenya moves to regulate digital assets with new crypto bill
Kenya proposes the Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP) Bill to regulate the cryptocurrency sector. The bill requires all virtual asset providers to be licensed by designated regulators.
Kenya proposes first crypto bill to regulate ICOs, stablecoins, exchanges
Kenya proposes its first regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies with the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025. The bill introduces licensing rules for stablecoins, ICOs, digital wallets, crypto exchanges, and investment advisors.
