Regulatory Alerts2025-10-09
CMA Request for Policy Proposals for Amendments of Capital Markets Act and Regulations
The Capital Markets Authority is inviting members of the public and industry stakeholders to submit policy proposals for amendments to the Capital Markets Act and Regulations. This consultative process is mandated by the Authority’s Act, the Statutory Instruments Act of 2013, and the Constitution of Kenya to ensure proper regulatory oversight. Interested parties must submit their written proposals by Friday, 7 November 2025, to the Chief Executive Officer via mail or email.
PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR POLICY PROPOSALS FOR AMENDMENTS OF CAPITAL MARKETS ACT AND REGULATIONS
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is an independent public agency established under the Capital Markets Act, Cap 485A whose core mandate is to regulate and develop Kenya’s capital markets by ensuring proper conduct of all licensed persons and institutions; regulating the issuance of capital market products; licensing and overseeing of capital market intermediaries, advancing investor education and public awareness aimed at safeguarding investors’ interests.
In accordance with Clause 12 of the Authority’s Act, Clause 5 of the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013 and Article 232 of the Constitution that any proposed statutory changes must undergo adequate public consultation. In line with these requirements, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) invites members of the public, particularly stakeholders in the capital markets industry, to submit policy proposals for key amendments to the Capital Markets Act and Regulations.
Kindly submit your Policy Proposals by Friday, 7 November 2025, to:
The Chief Executive Officer Capital Markets Authority P.O. Box 74800-00200 Nairobi 3rd Floor, Embankment Plaza Longonot Road, Upperhill Email: cmapolicy@cma.or.ke