Kenya’s first Shariah bond raises Sh3 billion

Kenya’s inaugural Shariah-compliant bond, Linzi Sukuk, has raised the targeted Sh3 billion.

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Kenya’s inaugural Shariah-compliant bond, Linzi Sukuk, has raised the targeted Sh3 billion after bids came in at Sh3.02 billion.

Sources familiar with the issuance have told this publication the Sukuk is earmarked for listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in what authorities hope will further widen the array of asset classes available.

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