2021-11-25

CMA Releases Third Edition of State of Corporate Governance Report

The Capital Markets Authority of Kenya published its third State of Corporate Governance Report, confirming that issuers' compliance with the 2015 Code improved to a 72 percent score for the 2019/2020 financial year. The assessment mandates a continued focus on trust, sustainability, and pandemic resilience across all seven governance principles, with Commitment to Good Governance ranking highest. The Authority requires listed companies and bond issuers to embed these practices into daily operations while fostering continuous board-level improvements.

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