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Mandate of the Authority
The Capital Markets Authority is established by an Act of Parliament to promote, regulate and facilitate the development of an orderly, fair and efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.
 
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Careers
Legal Officer - Legal Framework Ref: HCA/LOF/10- One Post

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Legal Framework, Legal Affairs Department, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Interpretation and review of the Capital Markets Legal framework
  • Assist with the development of Capital Markets Legislation

The ideal candidate should possess:

  • Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree and be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • A minimum of 2 years working experience in the legal field
  • A strong understanding of the capital markets operations and institutional policy
  • Experience in the practice of corporate commercial law and transaction advisory
  • A strong understanding of the Kenyan legislative system
  • A strong research background
  • Practicing certificate 
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Legal Officer- Licensing and Approvals Ref: HCA/LOA/10– One Post

Reporting to the Head, Licensing and Approvals, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Reviewing applications for licensing and approval of market intermediaries
  • Reviewing applications for offers of public and new or additional listing at the securities exchange
  • Reviewing applications for approval of products to be offered to the public in line with capital markets regulatory requirements

The ideal candidate must possess:

  • Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree and be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in legal affairs•   
  • Practicing certificate
  • A high level of attention to detail
  • Good analytical skill
  • Verbal communication and report writing skills 
  • Skills in legal framework
  • Capital Markets industry experience will be added advantage
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Investigation Officers Ref: HCA/IO/10 - Two Posts

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations and Enforcement the selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Investigating complaints by investors and other market players against licensees and listed companies
  • Examine findings from surveillance and inspection activities to identify violations of the Capital Markets Act and Regulations.

The ideal candidate should possess:

  • A degree in Law, Finance, and Economics or in a related field.
  • At least two years experience in financial assessments
  • A good understanding of the operations of a stock market
  • Strong report writing skills.
  • A relevant audit or legal background and experience in the capital markets sector will be an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years relevant work experience
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate a large portfolio of cases 
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Senior Legal Officer – Enforcement Ref: HCA/SLO/10 – One Post

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations and Enforcement, Legal Affairs Department, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Reviewing investigations reports
  • Providing guidance on the need for further investigation or evidence
  • Developing recommendations on enforcement action
  • Maintaining a database of enforcement action and implementing administrative actions taken by the Authority
  • Liaising with external counsel for the Authority 
The ideal candidate must possess:
  • A Bachelor’s of Law (LLB) Degree and be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • Minimum of 3 years in regulatory or public/private prosecution
  • Thorough knowledge of civil and criminal procedures
  • A valid practicing certificate  
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Assistant Manager – Investigations and Enforcement Ref: HCA/AME /10– One Post

Reporting to the Manager, Legal Affairs Department, and the selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Managing the portfolio of investigations and enforcement
  • Driving investigation processes and ensuring completion within the set timelines
  • Preparation of investigation reports and providing guidance on the need for further investigations or evidence 
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Assistant Manager Internal Audit Ref: HCA/ASIA/10 – one post

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Assistant Manager - Internal Audit will be responsible for:

  • Overall review of operational procedures, systems, practices and records to ensure conformity with laws, regulations and policies and consistency with the Authority’s established objectives and goals.
  • Assessing the adequacy of systems and procedures and evaluate internal controls and processes. Appraise the relevance, reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating systems.
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Highlights
AUTHORITY APPROVES A BONUS ISSUE BY JUBILEE HOLDINGS LIMITED.

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted approval toJubilee Holdings Ltd for the issue of bonus shares in the ratio of one (1) new ordinary share for every ten (10) ordinary shares held as at close of business on June 14, 2010, and their subsequent listing  on the Main Investment Market Segment of the Nairobi Stock Exchange. This will result in an additional 4,500,000 ordinary shares of a par value of Kshs. 5.00 each to the shareholders of Jubilee Holdings Limited.

 “In approving the bonus issue and listing of the additional shares, the Authority has considered the application by Jubilee Holdings Ltd and is satisfied that it meets the requirements of the Capital Markets Act 485(A) and Regulations issued there under.” Said CMA Chief Executive, Mrs. Stella Kilonzo.  

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Appointment Of Transaction Advisers
The Capital Markets Authority wishes to draw the attention of all licensees and members of the public to the provision of Regulation 5A of the Capital Markets (Public Offer, Disclosure and Listing) Regulations 2002 which came into effect on June 11, 2009 and which provides as follows:
  • Any company proposing to offer its securities to the public or a section of the public shall appoint a transaction adviser.
  • A transaction adviser appointed under paragraph (1) shall be responsible for ensuring that the offer of securities is made in accordance with the Act and regulations issued thereunder.
  • A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a transaction advisor unless such a person is licensed as an investment bank or is approved by the Authority to act as a transaction advisor for the particular offer of securities.
In accordance with this provision, ALL issuers of securities to the public are required to appoint a Transaction Adviser that is licensed as an Investment Bank or in the alternative, prior to appointing a transaction adviser that is not a licensed Investment Bank, to seek the Authority’s approval of such a person.

Kindly note that that save for Investment Banks, all persons seeking to act as transaction advisers shall be required to seek prior approval from the Authority before they are considered eligible to act as a transaction advisers.

The Authority may consider the appointment of a joint team of transaction advisers provided that the same comprises a licensed Investment Bank.

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Renewal Of Capital Market Licences For The Year 2010

The attention of the Capital Markets Authority has been drawn to an erroneous report that appeared on the Tuesday May 11th 2010  Standard Newspaper’s , Financial Journal section, Page 9 titled ‘Will CMA renew brokers licences?’.


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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

The public are advised to be wary of and to avoid giving money to companies that hold themselves out as carrying on the business of Investment Advisers or any other licensed activity without holding valid licenses issued under the Capital Markets Act.

The public should note that the Capital Markets Act (Cap 485A) and regulations prohibit any company from carrying on the business of a licensed person without the requisite licence.  A list of all persons holding a license from the Authority is available on the website of the Authority (www.cma.or.ke) and investors should not hesitate to contact the Authority for any clarifications on the same.

The Authority shall take appropriate action against any unlicensed persons that carry on or hold themselves out as carrying on the business of a licensed person. In this regard the Authority specifically warns the public over any dealings with the following entities:

1.    Caribbean Stocks
2.    Caribbean Solutions Finders Limited
3.    Orgacilla Merchants

We would like to take this opportunity to request the public to provide the Authority with any information on any such unlicensed persons to enable us to take action in the interest of investors.

Investors with queries or complaints may also contact the Capital Markets Fraud Investigation Unit on  0714 693414, 0714693365, 0731544389, 0733199622 or by email on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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The CMA Fraud Investigation Unit (CMFIU) arrests an Investment Advisor

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Fraud Investigation Unit (CMFIU) investigations has led to the arrest of an investment advisor licensed by CMA. The accused, Mr. David Chege Mworia is a Director of Prudential Capital Ltd which is an investment advisory firm licensed by the Authority. He was a former employee of Ngenye Kariuki and Company Ltd currently under Statutory Management.

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