Press Releases

CMA launches anonymous portal to report malpractices in the capital markets
Nairobi July 18, 2016…As part of its mandate of ensuring fair, orderly and efficient markets, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an anonymous reporting portal to enable whistle blowers to report malpractices in the capital markets.Speaking while announcing the launch of the portal, CMA Chief Executive, Mr Paul Muthaura, said the Authority is committed […]

CMA commences enforcement proceedings against former Imperial Bank directors
Nairobi May 31 2016…. The Board of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has today commenced enforcement proceedings for the individual former directors of Imperial Bank Limited (IBL) under Section 26(8) of the Capital Markets Act, which requires the Authority to give persons to be affected by its enforcement actions an opportunity to be heard before […]

CMA approves KenGen rights issue
Nairobi, 10 May, 2016…The Capital Markets Authority has granted approval to the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) to undertake a rights issue in which the electricity generator seeks to raise Kshs28.7 billion by issuing and listing 4,396,722,912 new ordinary shares. The rights will be issued on the basis of two new ordinary shares for every one existing […]

Paul Muthaura confirmed as CMA Chief Executive
Nairobi, 22 April, 2016…The Board of Capital Markets Authority is very pleased to note the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Paul Muthaura as the substantive Capital Markets Authority Chief Executive Officer.The appointment was made by the Cabinet Secretary to the National Treasury, Mr. Henry Rotich, through Gazette notice number 2696, published today.Mr. Muthaura’s appointment […]