Kenyan investors are shifting their focus from traditional money market funds to special funds and fixed income products in search of higher returns amidst economic challenges.

• Total Assets Under Management (AUM) in Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) reached a record Sh851.7 billion as of March 2026.
• The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) reported this significant trend in its latest quarterly findings.
• This strategic pivot indicates a fundamental reshaping of Kenya's investment landscape, with the sector growing by 1,404 per cent since March 2018.