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Global fintech group Capital.com receives CMA licence in Kenya

The fintech group Capital.com, today announced it has been granted a licence by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya to operate as a Dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker under license number 244.
By Capital.com

Limassol, Cyprus – 15 January 2026 – The fintech group Capital.com, today announced it has been granted a licence by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya to operate as a Dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker under license number 244. The licence enables Capital.com to offer regulated online forex and trading services to clients in Kenya, acting as a compliant counterparty and providing onboarding, execution, and client support in line with CMA requirements.

Capital.com’s entry into Kenya aligns with its strategy of accessing markets responsibly under established regulatory frameworks and forms part of the group’s long-term commitment to operate within clearly defined risk and compliance standards.

To lead its operations in Kenya, Capital.com has appointed Samwel Kiraka as Chief Executive Officer, Kenya. Samwel brings extensive experience leading financial services operations in regulated environments. In his role, he will be responsible for establishing and overseeing local operations in line with CMA requirements, including governance, compliance and client operations.

Commenting on the CMA licence approval, Valentina Rzheutskaya, Executive Director at Capital.com, said:

“Operating under local regulatory supervision is a fundamental requirement for offering financial services responsibly. The CMA licence provides a clear framework for how we operate in Kenya, including how we communicate risk, support clients and maintain appropriate controls. Our focus is on providing access to markets within a regulated environment that prioritises transparency and informed decision-making.”

In Kenya, Capital.com will operate under CMA supervision, with local governance, compliance oversight and client support structures in place. Services will be delivered in accordance with Kenyan regulatory requirements, including ongoing reporting obligations and supervisory standards.

Samwel Kiraka, CEO Kenya at Capital.com, said:

“Capital.com’s priority in Kenya is to operate within the framework set by the Capital Markets Authority and to build local operations that meet regulatory and operational expectations from day one.”

Capital.com operates through regulated entities authorised by financial regulators including the UK Financial Conduct Authority, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the Securities Commission of The Bahamas and the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority.

For further information please contact:

Capital.com
Shamillia Sivathambu, Head of PR
Shamillia.sivathambu@capital.com
+44 7900 016 469

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