Capital.com has officially obtained a licence from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya to operate as a Dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker (Licence No. 244), marking a key step in the company’s regulated expansion within the African market.
The CMA approval enables Capital.com to provide regulated online foreign exchange trading services to clients in Kenya under the authority’s supervision. This milestone reflects the company’s structured and responsible approach to market entry, built on strong governance, regulatory compliance, and local oversight from day one.
Alongside the licence approval, Capital.com announced the appointment of Samwel Kiraka as Chief Executive Officer, Kenya. In his new role, Kiraka will lead the company’s local operations and ensure full alignment with CMA regulatory requirements while supporting Capital.com’s long-term growth strategy in the Kenyan market.
The dual announcement underscores Capital.com’s commitment to establishing a solid operational presence supported by local leadership. The company emphasised that appointing a dedicated CEO in Kenya is central to maintaining regulatory integrity, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and delivering services tailored to the local market.
Capital.com reiterated that its primary focus remains on clients, aiming to provide access to global financial markets within a fully regulated environment. The company continues to prioritise transparency, robust compliance standards, and tools that support informed and responsible decision-making for traders.
Kenya is regarded as a strategically important financial hub in East Africa, with a growing demand for regulated online trading solutions. The CMA licence positions Capital.com to serve Kenyan clients while contributing to the development of a transparent and well-regulated trading ecosystem.
With the granting of the CMA licence and the appointment of a local CEO, Capital.com continues to reinforce its reputation as a globally focused trading platform committed to responsible growth, regulatory
