Question 1

What does Capital Markets Authority (CMA) regulate?

Accepted Answer

Capital Markets Authority is the financial regulator in Kenya, established in 1989. It oversees: Securities, Forex.

Question 2

Is CMA a tier-1 regulator?

Accepted Answer

CMA is currently a Tier 2 regulator on Brokers Watch. Tier 1 = strict authorization, active enforcement, and meaningful client-fund protection. Tier 3 = light-touch or offshore.

Question 3

Is there a compensation scheme under CMA?

Accepted Answer

We do not have a verified compensation scheme on file for CMA. Absence of a scheme means client funds may not be recovered if a licensed firm becomes insolvent.

Question 4

How many brokers are licensed by CMA?

Accepted Answer

No firms in our directory are currently linked to CMA. Public registers on the regulator's own site will show the authoritative list.

Question 5

Where can I verify a broker's license with CMA?

Accepted Answer

Visit https://www.cma.or.ke and search the official public register. Cross-check the exact entity name and license number — cloned firms often re-use similar-looking names.

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