Kenya’s Central Bank on Thursday, June 25, 2026, welcomed the launch of the Clearstream-Kenya Link, a development expected to give international investors easier access to Government securities through the DhowCSD digital platform.
The CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) said the connection will improve access for institutional investors to Kenyan Government bonds, infrastructure bonds and treasury bills through an omnibus account structure.
The Bank described the initiative as a major milestone that will deepen market liquidity, attract a wider investor base and strengthen the resilience of the domestic debt market. It added that the move reinforces Kenya’s ambition to modernize its financial infrastructure and enhance integration with global markets.
According to the CBK, the new arrangement represents the 60th domestic market connection in Clearstream’s global network and the second in Africa after South Africa.
The Central Bank said the initiative builds on ongoing reforms aimed at maximizing the potential of the DhowCSD platform by improving operational efficiency, expanding digital access, promoting financial inclusion and supporting more effective monetary policy operations.
It reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening financial infrastructure and ensuring long-term financial stability.