The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced nationwide recruitment of Capital Markets Investor Education Volunteer Resource Persons.
Authority has invited qualified Kenyans to apply for volunteer positions under its investor education programs, which seek to strengthen financial literacy at the grassroots level. The duration of the engagement will be two years.
“The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has an exciting opportunity for volunteers to conduct investor education speaking engagements targeting the general public, particularly at the County level, over a period of twenty-four (24) months on a part-time basis,” read the advert.
Requirements for Applicants
Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrate passion for giving back to society, especially at the grassroots level.
- Have good knowledge and understanding of the capital markets in Kenya.
- Possess experience in event management and public speaking and be comfortable addressing groups of 30 people or more.
- Have personal investment experience or a strong interest in shares, bonds listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and collective investment schemes such as unit trusts.
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The recruitment seeks interested Kenyans from several counties, including Nairobi, Tharaka-Nithi, Bungoma, Taita Taveta, Garissa, Embu, Lamu, Baringo, Wajir, Turkana, Isiolo, Nandi, Mandera, West Pokot, Kericho, Nakuru, Marsabit, Samburu, Migori, and Elgeyo Marakwet.
According to CMA, the main objective of the initiative is to increase awareness and participation in the capital markets by effectively engaging the various target groups in line with the authority’s mandate to promote investor education and public awareness throughout the country.
CMA has also stated that the volunteers will be given a stipend for each engagement, subject to terms and conditions.
Application Process and Submission Process
CMA has outlined clear guidelines for those interested in applying for the volunteer positions.
Applicants are required to submit a maximum of one-page application indicating their preferred county.
Candidates must also attach their Curriculum Vitae, which should not exceed two pages.
All applications must be sent via email to [email protected].
CMA emphasized that applications must be received not later than February 20, 2026.
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The approvals raise the total number of registered collective investment schemes in Kenya to 57, widening the range of investment choices for both retail and institutional investors.
The approved schemes and sub-funds include:
- Swala Capital Unit Trust Funds: Swala Money Market Fund, Swala Balanced Fund, and Swala Equity Fund.
- Lofty Corban Unit Trust Scheme: Lofty-Corban Private Debt Special Fund and Lofty-Corban Global Assets Special Fund.
- Sanlam Unit Trust Funds: Sanlam Multi-Asset Special Kenya Shilling Fund.
- XENO Unit Trust Scheme: XENO Kenya Money Market Fund (USD), XENO Kenya International Equity Special Fund (USD), and XENO Kenya Bond Fund (USD).
- Globetec Unit Trust Scheme: Globetec Money Market Fund, Globetec Equity Fund, Globetec Fixed Income Fund, Globetec Dollar Fixed Income Fund, Globetec Multi-Asset Special Fund, and Globetec Dollar Multi-Asset Special Fund.
- Tradiam Unit Trust Scheme: Wekeza Money Market Fund.
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Capital A Rejesha Umbrella Collective Investment Scheme: Capital A Rejesha Money Market Fund (USD and KES), Capital A Rejesha Balanced Fund (USD and KES), Capital A Rejesha Equity Fund (USD and Ksh), and Capital A Rejesha Fixed Income Fund (USD and Ksh).
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