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Clearstream to open Kenya market link
25 June 2026 Kenya
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Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade business, is set to open a new domestic link to Kenya on 29 June 2026.
The connection will provide institutional investors with efficient access to the local market through a unique omnibus account structure, supporting Kenyan government bonds, infrastructure bonds, and Treasury bills.
Standard Chartered Kenya will serve as Clearstream’s cash correspondent bank for Kenyan shilling and local custodian with the Central Bank of Kenya.
The firm says this expansion comes as Kenya is solidifying its position as an economic hub for East Africa, showing consistent growth and attracting large international investor interest.
The firm says the new link addresses this growing demand, with Kenya’s expected inclusion in global market indices, and enables capital to flow more easily into one of the continent’s most promising markets.
The connection to Kenya marks Clearstream’s 60th domestic market link.
It allows its clients to settle and safekeep Kenyan government debt securities, use Kenyan debt instruments in collateral management facilities, and perform foreign exchange services for the Kenyan shilling, through a single point of access without local registration or account opening processes.
Jan Willems, head of Global Markets at Clearstream, says: “The new link to Kenya is an important milestone as it follows Clearstream’s strategic aim to facilitate global investment and provide further access for our clients to attractive and growing markets. We are delighted to partner with Standard Chartered and the Central Bank of Kenya to connect the Kenyan market to our global network.”
David Luusa, Director Financial Markets at the Central Bank of Kenya, adds: “The Central Bank of Kenya welcomes the establishment of the Clearstream-Kenya link which is expected to provide efficient access by international investors to Kenyan Government securities, supported by the Dhow Central Securities Depository.This is a significant milestone in developing Kenya’s financial markets. The link is expected to deepen liquidity, broaden the investor base, and enhance resilience of the domestic debt market.”
Birju Sanghrajka, CEO and head of coverage, corporate and investment banking at Standard Chartered Kenya, comments: “This marks an important milestone in the development of Kenya’s financial markets.
“Increased foreign participation in local government securities is anticipated to bring capital into the economy, broaden the investor base, enhance market liquidity, and promote higher standards of transparency and efficiency.”
The connection will provide institutional investors with efficient access to the local market through a unique omnibus account structure, supporting Kenyan government bonds, infrastructure bonds, and Treasury bills.
Standard Chartered Kenya will serve as Clearstream’s cash correspondent bank for Kenyan shilling and local custodian with the Central Bank of Kenya.
The firm says this expansion comes as Kenya is solidifying its position as an economic hub for East Africa, showing consistent growth and attracting large international investor interest.
The firm says the new link addresses this growing demand, with Kenya’s expected inclusion in global market indices, and enables capital to flow more easily into one of the continent’s most promising markets.
The connection to Kenya marks Clearstream’s 60th domestic market link.
It allows its clients to settle and safekeep Kenyan government debt securities, use Kenyan debt instruments in collateral management facilities, and perform foreign exchange services for the Kenyan shilling, through a single point of access without local registration or account opening processes.
Jan Willems, head of Global Markets at Clearstream, says: “The new link to Kenya is an important milestone as it follows Clearstream’s strategic aim to facilitate global investment and provide further access for our clients to attractive and growing markets. We are delighted to partner with Standard Chartered and the Central Bank of Kenya to connect the Kenyan market to our global network.”
David Luusa, Director Financial Markets at the Central Bank of Kenya, adds: “The Central Bank of Kenya welcomes the establishment of the Clearstream-Kenya link which is expected to provide efficient access by international investors to Kenyan Government securities, supported by the Dhow Central Securities Depository.This is a significant milestone in developing Kenya’s financial markets. The link is expected to deepen liquidity, broaden the investor base, and enhance resilience of the domestic debt market.”
Birju Sanghrajka, CEO and head of coverage, corporate and investment banking at Standard Chartered Kenya, comments: “This marks an important milestone in the development of Kenya’s financial markets.
“Increased foreign participation in local government securities is anticipated to bring capital into the economy, broaden the investor base, enhance market liquidity, and promote higher standards of transparency and efficiency.”
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