Kenya CMA OKs Capital.com, Samwel Kiraka Appointed CEO

Capital.com Secures CMA License and Names Samwel Kiraka CEO for Kenya

Capital.com has received approval from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to operate as a Dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker (License No. 244). It’s an important move in the company’s plans to grow across Africa with clear regulatory oversight.

With this CMA license, Capital.com can offer regulated online forex trading services to clients in Kenya under the regulator’s supervision. The company says it’s entering the market with strong governance, a clear compliance plan, and local oversight from the start.

Capital.com also announced Samwel Kiraka as Chief Executive Officer for its Kenya business. Kiraka will lead day-to-day operations in the country, keep the business aligned with CMA rules, and support long-term growth in the Kenyan market.

Together, the license approval and the CEO appointment highlight Capital.com’s focus on building a stable local presence with leadership based in Kenya. The company added that having a dedicated CEO on the ground supports compliance, builds stronger ties with stakeholders, and helps shape services around local needs.

Capital.com says its main priority remains clients. The goal is to provide access to global financial markets in a regulated setting, with a focus on transparency, strong compliance standards, and tools that help traders make informed choices.

Kenya continues to stand out as a key financial center in East Africa, with growing interest in regulated online trading options. The CMA approval gives Capital.com a path to serve Kenyan clients while supporting a more transparent and well-regulated trading environment.

With the CMA license in place and local leadership confirmed, Capital.com continues to position itself as a global trading platform focused on responsible growth and regulatory compliance.