CBK opens Govt securities to foreign investors
CBK said the connection will allow institutional investors to access Kenya’s domestic debt market through a single omnibus account structure covering government bonds, infrastructure bonds and Treasury bills...
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has opened Kenyan government securities to international investors, enabling them to access the domestic debt market through a new link with global securities settlement firm Clearstream.
- International investors can now access Kenya’s domestic debt market, including government bonds, infrastructure bonds, and Treasury bills, through a single omnibus account structure.
- Key entities involved are the Central Bank of Kenya, led by its Governor Kamau Thugge, and Clearstream, part of the Deutsche Börse Group.
- This connection is Clearstream’s 60th domestic market link globally and its second in Africa, following South Africa.
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CBK Opens Govt Securities to Foreign Investors - June 2026
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has opened Kenyan government securities to international investors, enabling them to access the domestic debt market through a new link with global securities settlement firm Clearstream. This move represents a significant liberalization of Kenya's capital markets. Meanwhile, digital lender Tala is set to reduce its workforce in Kenya as part of a global operational restructuring and centralization of functions. Additionally, Equity Group shareholders have approved the creation of three new insurance subsidiaries, paving the way for expansion in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), pending regulatory approvals. These financial sector developments reflect ongoing changes in Kenya's investment and banking landscape.
