The regulatory body overseeing the capital markets in Kenya, tasked with ensuring investor protection and the integrity of the financial markets.
Kenya enforces new law to bring crypto firms under Central Bank’s watch
Kenya has introduced the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025, marking the first formal regulation of its crypto sector. The Act grants the Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority the authority to license and supervise digital asset companies.
Kenya Passes Landmark Crypto Law
Kenya's Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025. The bill creates a multi-agency oversight system under the Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority.
Kenya’s crypto bill passes assembly stage, but new rules could make or break the market
Kenya's National Assembly approved the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill at the committee stage. The bill will be sent to President William Ruto for assent after the third reading.
Kenya moves to regulate digital assets with new crypto bill
Kenya proposes the Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP) Bill to regulate the cryptocurrency sector. The bill requires all virtual asset providers to be licensed by designated regulators.
Kenya proposes first crypto bill to regulate ICOs, stablecoins, exchanges
Kenya proposes its first regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies with the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025. The bill introduces licensing rules for stablecoins, ICOs, digital wallets, crypto exchanges, and investment advisors.
