Unlocking Kenya’s capital markets potential

The NSE 20 Share Index recently crossed the 3,000-point mark, up nearly 69 percent compared to last year. Market capitalisation has reached Sh2.81 trillion, and trading volumes have surged.

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Kenya’s capital markets are entering a new chapter. The Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill 2025 proposes reforms that could reshape how investment flows into the country.

At the heart of the Bill is a proposal to remove fixed statutory limits on how much ownership one person or company can hold in licensed financial institutions, such as stockbrokers, investment banks, and fund managers.

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