CMA Opens Up New Investment Opportunities for Kenyans from Top Firms

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved several new investment products aimed at giving Kenyan investors more savings and investment options.

In a notice dated Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the regulator said the approvals include new unit trusts, special funds, and an alternative investment fund from different financial institutions.

CMA said the move is part of efforts to deepen Kenya’s capital markets and expand access to regulated investment products for different types of investors.

“The approvals will broaden the range of regulated savings and investment options available to Kenyan investors, from conservative money market products to actively managed multi-asset strategies and alternative investment vehicles,” read part of the statement.

CMA Approves New Funds

Among the firms approved is Capital A Investment Bank, which received approval for two new special funds under the Capital A Unit Trust.

The funds include the Capital A Multi Asset Strategy Special Fund in Kenyan shillings and another in US dollars.

According to CMA, the funds will use an actively managed investment strategy targeting investors seeking exposure across different asset classes.

Faida Investment Bank also received approval to register the KETSA Alternative Investment Fund.

The fund will invest in private debt, equities, money market instruments, fixed income securities, and other approved investments, with a focus on supporting liquidity and investment opportunities within the SACCO sector.

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EDC and Pergamon Launch Multiple Unit Trust Funds

The regulator further approved EDC Asset Management to launch the EDC Kenya Unit Trust Fund umbrella scheme.

The scheme will have five sub-funds, including money market, fixed income, dollar income, balanced, and equity funds, designed to cater to investors with different risk and return preferences.

At the same time, Pergamon Investment Bank received approval to register six unit trust sub-funds.

These include Kenya shilling and the US dollar money market funds, as well as equity, fixed income, balanced, and special diversified income funds.

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Meridian and Nabo Receive Approval

Meridian Asset Management was also approved to launch the Meridian Kenya Shilling Total Return Special Fund under its umbrella scheme.

According to CMA, the fund seeks to maximise returns while preserving investor capital through a combination of income generation and capital growth.

In addition, Nabo Capital received approval to convert the Nabo Africa Balanced Fund (USD) into a special multi-asset fund to be known as the Nabo Ubuntu Special Fund.

The regulator said the fund will focus on long-term capital growth through investments across equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies, and other asset classes.

CMA advised investors to carefully understand investment products before investing and to only deal with licensed and approved capital markets intermediaries.

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Photo of CMA CEO Wycliffe Shamiah speaking at a past function. PHOTO/CMA