LIMASSOL, CY / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 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.
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For further information please contact:
Capital.com
Shamillia Sivathambu, Head of PR
Shamillia.sivathambu@capital.com
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About Capital.com
Capital.com is a global, regulated financial company established in 2016. It operates a technology-led platform providing access to financial markets, designed to support deliberate and informed decision-making.
The company’s operating model is structured around regulatory compliance, governance, and operational discipline. Platform design emphasises clarity, information sequencing, and risk awareness, with features intended to limit unnecessary urgency and support considered market participation. Capital.com operates across multiple jurisdictions under established regulatory frameworks. The company’s focus is on long-term consistency, resilience, and stability across market conditions, including periods of heightened volatility.
Capital.com maintains operational offices in major financial and business centres, including London, Dubai, Warsaw, Nassau, Sofia, Limassol, and Melbourne.
Capital Com (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under registration number 793714. Capital Com SV Investments Limited is Authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), under licence number 319/17. Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under AFSL Number 513393. Capital Com Online Investments Ltd is a Company registered in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and authorised to carry out Securities Business by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas with licence number SIA-F245. Capital Com Mena Securities Trading LLC is authorised and regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), under license number 20200000176. CC Kenya Securities Limited trading as Capital.com is regulated by the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya under license number 244.
To find out more, please visit: www.capital.com.
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DISCLAIMER
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Depending on the company, between 60% – 79.58% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with Capital.com Group. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Crypto Derivatives are not available to Retail clients registered with Capital Com (UK) Ltd. Spread bets are available only to UK clients.
The value of shares and ETFs bought through a share dealing account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Capital Com (UK) Limited (“CCUK”) is registered in England and Wales with company registration number 10506220. CCUK is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), under registration number 793714. Capital Com SV Investments Limited (“CCSV”) is registered in Cyprus with company registration number 354252. CCSV is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under licence number 319/17. Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under AFSL Number 513393. Capital Com Online Investments Ltd is a limited liability company (company number 209236B) registered in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and authorised to carry on Securities Business by the Securities by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (“SCB”) with licence number SIA-F245. Capital Com Mena Securities Trading LLC is authorised and regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), under licence number 20200000176. CC Kenya Securities Limited trading as Capital.com is regulated by the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya under license number 244.
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SOURCE: Capital Com SV Investments Limited
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