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In Kenya: Banks and microfinance banks are licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya; deposit-taking SACCOs by SASRA.

About investment advisory firms in East Africa

East African finance is one of the most innovative banking landscapes in the world. Kenya invented mobile money at scale with M-Pesa, the SACCO movement holds a meaningful share of regional savings, and a generation of fintech startups is building credit scoring, cross-border payments, insurance, and wealth platforms that compete with the incumbents. The traditional sector of banks, microfinance institutions and audit and accounting firms has had to modernise to keep up.

EABD's finance listings cover commercial banks, microfinance, SACCOs, insurance companies and brokers, fintech platforms, payment processors, investment advisory firms, accountants, and tax advisors. Verification on this category is taken seriously: we cross-check Central Bank, SACCO regulator, and IRA/IBSL/UIA registration where applicable, because trust matters more in finance than in any other category.

About Kenya

Kenya is the largest economy in East Africa and the regional hub for finance, technology, and aviation. Nairobi hosts the UN's only African headquarters, the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and the African operations of most multinationals working in the region. Beyond the capital, Mombasa is the busiest port on Africa's east coast, Kisumu commands lake-side trade, and a fast-urbanising belt of secondary cities such as Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and Machakos anchors economic activity in every county.

EABD covers all 47 counties of Kenya. You can browse businesses by county, by major city, or by industry-specific landing pages that combine geography and sector. Verified Kenyan businesses on EABD cross-reference KRA PIN, business registration (eCitizen / BRS), and where applicable sector-specific licensing (CBK for banking, IRA for insurance, NCA for construction). The result is a directory that buyers, partners, and the diaspora can actually rely on.

Investment Advisory Firms in Kenya: common questions

How many investment advisory firms are there in Kenya?

EABD lists 532 investment advisory firms in Kenya as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top investment advisory firms in Kenya?

EABD's top-ranked investment advisory firms are Jeysell company Ltd, Serbian Group Africa Ltd and Gold Avenue Africa. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most investment advisory firms in Kenya?

Nairobi Central (236), Parklands/Highridge (40) and Mombasa (35) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I choose an investment advisory firm in Kenya?

Confirm the provider is licensed or registered with the right regulator for its service. Compare the full cost: interest, fees, penalties and any insurance added to a loan. Ask how and where complaints are handled. Banks and microfinance banks are licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya; deposit-taking SACCOs by SASRA.

How do I list my investment advisory firm on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.