The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has licensed Safaricom Plc and Airtel Money Kenya Limited as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), aiming to expand Kenya's digital trading sector. Additionally, CC Kenya Securities Limited, operating as Capital.com, received approval to function as a Dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker.

• These approvals are expected to increase competition, broaden investor choice, and enhance digital access to regulated capital markets products.
• Safaricom and Airtel Money will facilitate easier participation in Kenya’s capital markets, allowing a wider population to invest securely online.
• Capital.com is authorized to act as a principal and market maker in online foreign exchange trading, providing client accounts, trading platforms, and market information.
• To date, CMA has licensed thirteen non-dealing online forex brokers, two dealing online forex brokers, and three money managers.