Est. 2000 · Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya's Premier
Financial Markets
Association

ACI Kenya unites forex, money market, and fixed income professionals from registered banks across Kenya — fostering ethics, education, and professional excellence.

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About ACI Kenya

History & Mission

A non-profit professional association drawing forex, money market, and fixed income traders from all registered banks in Kenya.

History of ACI

ACI Kenya is a non-profit, professional association that draws all forex, money market and fixed income traders from all the registered banks in Kenya. ACI Kenya is an affiliate of ACI Financial Markets Association and falls under ACI Africa region as an ACI National Association represented on the ACIFMA Global Council.

ACI Kenya has been in existence since 2000 while ACI FMA was founded in Paris in 1955 as Association Cambiste Internationale, and has a proud and illustrious history of involvement in helping its membership and financial markets, through various phases of market evolution.

Operating on four key pillars, the Association seeks to make its presence known in the wider financial markets, through training and social activities to create the holistic dealer.

Our Goals

  • Promote good fellowship amongst its members
  • Provide service and create opportunities that foster Ethical Behavior, industry Education and Professional growth
  • Financial development of our market while partnering with key stakeholders
  • Support community, good will, and charity as best we can

The Four Pillars

Ethics

Upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in all financial market activities.

Education

Continuous training and internationally recognised certification programs for members.

Community

Good will, fellowship, and charitable initiatives across the Kenyan financial sector.

Development

Financial professional growth and opportunities for all members and stakeholders.

The Association

What We Do

Three core areas that define ACI Kenya's impact on Kenyan financial markets.

The Association

The Association has grown over the years to become a major influence in the Kenyan Banking sector. Through interactions with major stakeholders, including the Central Bank, the association has played a key role in helping to raise the standards of the Kenyan financial markets.

Ethical Conduct

ACI has always considered ethical conduct to be a key cornerstone of the Financial Markets. ACI Kenya encourages its membership to acknowledge, respect and adhere to principles of ethical behaviour as laid out in the BIS FX Global Code. ACI Kenya is committed to supporting market participants to operate to the highest standards of ethical conduct and best market practice.

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ACI Education

Training and development is one of the four pillars of ACI Kenya. The Association offers a variety of courses forming part of the continuous development program of our members. ACI certification is internationally recognized and accredited by many regulators globally. The ACI Dealing Certificate is a mandatory requirement for all authorized bank dealers within a year of joining the dealing room.

Our Team

Meet the Committee

The dedicated professionals leading ACI Kenya and shaping the future of financial markets in Kenya.

Andrew Kariuki Muiruri
Andrew Kariuki Muiruri
Chairperson
Malaika Kioko
Malaika Kioko
Vice Chairperson
James Mwangi
James Mwangi
Treasurer
Philliper Awino Kowiti
Philliper Awino Kowiti
Organizing Secretary
Eric Mwangi
Eric Mwangi
Committee Member
Patricia Wahome
Patricia Wahome
Committee Member
Teresa Nguyo
Teresa Nguyo
Committee Member
Downloads

Resource Documents

CBK FX circulars, guidelines, and regulatory documents available for download.

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1 CBK FX Guidelines – Foreign Exchange Guidelines (CBK) ↓ Download
2 Banking Circular No. 11 of 2015 – Interbank Foreign Exchange Market ↓ Download
3 Banking Circular No. 10 of 2015 – Interbank Foreign Exchange Market ↓ Download
4 Banking Circular No. 9 of 2015 – Compliance with Prudential Guideline on Foreign Exchange Exposure Limits (CBK-PG-06) ↓ Download
5 Banking Circular No. 6 of 2015 – Authorized FX Inter-Dealer Broker: Micromega Africa Money Brokers ↓ Download
6 Banking Circular No. 4 of 2015 – Authorized Foreign Exchange Dealers / Brokers ↓ Download
7 Banking Circular No. 3 of 2015 – Foreign Exchange Dealing with Unauthorized Dealers / Brokers ↓ Download
8 Banking Circular No. 2 of 2013 – KES1 Page on Reuters 3000 Extra ↓ Download
9 Banking Circular No. 12 of 2011 – Amendments to Foreign Exchange Exposure Limits ↓ Download
10 STREASURY C20042314040 ↓ Download
Get in Touch

Contact ACI Kenya

Reach out to learn more about membership, certification, or upcoming events and forums.

ACI Kenya brings together financial market professionals from all registered banks in Kenya. We welcome enquiries about membership, training, and association activities.

(254) 784 003 886
info@acikenya.co.ke
Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi, Kenya
linkedin.com/company/aci-kenya