Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is Kenya’s principal regulator of capital markets, established under the Capital Markets Act (Cap 485A). Operating under the National Treasury and Economic Planning, it functions as an independent public agency.

Key Functions of CMA Kenya

• Licensing and Supervision: Oversees all capital market intermediaries, including stockbrokers, investment banks, fund managers, and the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

• Market Regulation: Ensures orderly, fair, and efficient trading of securities and other capital market products.

• Investor Protection: Safeguards investor interests through regulatory oversight and enforcement.

• Market Development: Promotes innovation and growth within the capital markets, including initiatives like regulatory sandboxes and new financial instruments.

• Investor Education: Conducts public awareness campaigns to enhance financial literacy and encourage participation in capital markets.

Contact Information

Head Office
Embankment Plaza, 3rd Floor
Longonot Road, off Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

Telephone
+254 20 2264000
+254 20 2264900
+254 20 2221869

Mobile
+254 722 207767

Email
General Inquiries: corporate@cma.or.ke
Complaints: complaints@cma.or.ke
Anti-Fraud Unit: antifraudunit@cma.or.ke

Website
www.cma.or.ke