The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has significantly broadened Kenya's capital markets by approving four new licenses and additional registrations for investment vehicles. These approvals aim to diversify financial offerings and investment opportunities within the country.

• Among the new licenses, TPXM Global Kenya Limited was approved as a non-dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker, offering trading in foreign exchange, commodities, equities, and CFDs.
• The CMA also approved Etica Capital Limited to register the Etica Special Multi-Asset Fund (KES) under its unit trust platform.
• Additionally, the Acorn Build-to-Rent Development REIT, managed by Acorn Investment Management, received approval to expand affordable rental housing options.

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has licensed four new capital market players and approved additional investment products to expand Kenya's financial sector.

• Among the new licensees are TPXM Global Kenya Limited, approved for online trading services, and Point Forty Investment Advisory Limited, offering tailored investment solutions.
• The CMA also approved the registration of the Etica Special Multi-Asset Fund (KES) and the Acorn Build-to-Rent Development Real Estate Investment Trust (D-REIT).
• The Acorn Build-to-Rent D-REIT aims to grow the affordable rental housing market in Kenya.

Diamond Trust Bank Kenya has announced its plan to sell its entire 83.67% shareholding in DTB Burundi to a consortium of primarily Burundian investors. This decision aligns with DTB's strategy to concentrate on its core markets in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

• The sale decision was approved by the DTB Kenya Board on 20 September 2025 and publicly disclosed on 23 September 2025.
• Group CEO Nasim Devji stated that the offer represents "fair value and a return on investment" for DTB.
• DTB Burundi's net profit nearly doubled in FY2024 to BIF 1.16 Bn, a +94.3% increase year-on-year, despite a slight contraction in its balance sheet.