For a long time, the dream of owning a piece of the world’s biggest companies felt like a distant reality for the average Kenyan investor. We watched from the sidelines as tech giants in Silicon Valley or luxury brands in Europe scaled new heights, wondering how to get a seat at that table. The good news? The doors are wide open. Today, there are several different ways to invest in international stocks in Kenya , ranging from traditional bank-led routes to modern, tech-driven solutions. Here...

In previous years, Kenyan investors looking for global exposure were limited to opening offshore accounts or using retail apps to buy fractional shares of Big Tech. However, in 2025, the smart money in Nairobi is moving toward Multi-Asset Special Funds . What is a Multi-Asset Special Fund? A Multi-Asset Special Fund is a sophisticated Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) . Unlike traditional unit trusts that focus only on local T-bills or NSE...

The modern investment landscape, the "one-size-fits-all" approach of sticking purely to broad market indices is being challenged. As of early 2026, many sophisticated investors are turning to Special Funds  (or Special Collective Investment Schemes) to enhance their returns and protect their purchasing power. These funds are designed to do what traditional Money Market Funds (MMFs) and index funds cannot: target high-conviction, non-traditional growth opportunities. What are Special Funds?...