Clearstream Kenya link will launch on June 29, 2026, giving investors direct access to the Kenyan market through its 60th domestic market link.
Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade business, said the new connection will make it the only international central securities depository to provide direct access to Kenya. The link will let institutional investors reach Kenyan government bonds, infrastructure bonds, and treasury bills. Standard Chartered Kenya will serve as cash correspondent bank for the Kenyan shilling and as local custodian with the Central Bank of Kenya.
Clearstream Kenya Link Expands Market Access
Through a single access point, clients will be able to settle and safekeep Kenyan government debt securities. They will also be able to use Kenyan debt instruments in collateral management and carry out foreign exchange services for the Kenyan shilling. In addition, clients will not need local registration or a local account opening.
Jan Willems, Head of Global Markets at Clearstream, said the new link marks an important step in the company’s plan to support global investment and widen client access to growing markets. Meanwhile, David Luusa, Director Financial Markets at the Central Bank of Kenya, said the link is expected to deepen liquidity, widen the investor base, and strengthen the domestic debt market.
Kenya Becomes 60th Domestic Market Link
Clearstream said the new connection is its 60th domestic market link. The company also said Kenya is its second African market link after South Africa. The move comes as Kenya draws more interest from international investors, with anticipated inclusion in global market indices.
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