By
Marion Sitawa
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
The Capital Markets Authority has been approving a growing number of special funds and multi-asset investment vehicles, signalling a notable shift in Kenya’s investment landscape.
As financial products become more sophisticated, the conversation is also shifting at an institutional level.
By
Marion Sitawa
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
The Capital Markets Authority has been approving a growing number of special funds and multi-asset investment vehicles, signalling a notable shift in Kenya’s investment landscape.

Although MMFs remain the largest investment category, their market dominance has fallen significantly as special funds and fixed…

The rise of digital investing platforms has also transformed how fund managers acquire and interact with clients, according to…

Kenya capital markets regulator CMA licensed 13 firms and schemes and 26 sub-funds, adding a Shariah-compliant REIT manager and…

Investors are increasingly moving into higher-yielding special funds, lifting the segment’s market share to a record high.

The move reflects a broader industry shift where Kenyan investment banks and fund managers are pushing for offshore investments…

Unit trusts that include special funds have earned billions of shillings in fees from clients, making the business lucrative.