CMA Opens Volunteer Recruitment in 20 Counties with Stipend for One Year

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has opened applications for volunteer positions across Kenya under its Investor Education Program. This initiative aims to boost financial literacy at the grassroots level while offering volunteers a stipend for their engagement.

CMA CEO Wyckliffe Shamiah described the program as an opportunity for Kenyans to actively contribute to investor education by speaking to communities across the country. The volunteer engagement is set to last two years on a part-time basis.

“CMA invites passionate volunteers to conduct investor education sessions, especially at the county level, over a twenty-four-month period,” the notice read.

Capital Markets Authority (Cma) Ceo Wyckliffe Shamiah. Photo/ Cma

Who Can Apply?

CMA is seeking individuals who meet the following criteria:

A strong interest in giving back to society, particularly at the grassroots level.
Knowledge and understanding of Kenya’s capital markets.
Experience in public speaking and event management, able to address groups of 30 or more.
Personal experience in investing, or a keen interest in shares, bonds listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and unit trusts.

Counties Targeted for Recruitment

The recruitment is open to Kenyans from the following 20 counties:

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.

CMA’s main goal is to increase public awareness and participation in the capital markets by engaging different communities in line with its mandate.

Volunteer Stipend

Volunteers will receive a stipend for each engagement, subject to the terms and conditions set by CMA.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must follow these guidelines:

Submit a one-page application specifying the preferred county.
Attach a CV not exceeding two pages.
Send all applications via email to rprecruitment2026@cma.or.ke.
Applications must be received by February 20, 2026.

CMA Approves Eight New Investment Schemes

In other news, CMA has also approved eight new collective investment schemes, bringing the total number in Kenya to 57. These schemes offer more investment options for both retail and institutional investors.

Approved Schemes Include:

Swala Capital Unit Trust Funds: Money Market Fund, Balanced Fund, and Equity Fund.
Lofty Corban Unit Trust Scheme: Private Debt Special Fund and Global Assets Special Fund.
Sanlam Unit Trust Funds: Multi-Asset Special Kenya Shilling Fund.
XENO Unit Trust Scheme: Kenya Money Market Fund (USD), International Equity Special Fund (USD), and Kenya Bond Fund (USD).
Globetec Unit Trust Scheme: Money Market Fund, Equity Fund, Fixed Income Fund, Dollar Fixed Income Fund, Multi-Asset Special Fund, and Dollar Multi-Asset Special Fund.
Tradiam Unit Trust Scheme: Wekeza Money Market Fund.
Capital A Rejesha Umbrella Collective Investment Scheme: Money Market Fund (USD and KES), Balanced Fund (USD and KES), Equity Fund (USD and KES), and Fixed Income Fund (USD and KES).

This volunteer program is an excellent chance for Kenyans interested in finance to make a meaningful impact while gaining experience in investor education.