As of 30th September 2025, Kenya had 55 approved Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) with 234 registered funds. Out of these, 41 are active and reporting.
The Money Market Fund remains the most preferred investment vehicle, followed by Fixed Income Funds, Equity Funds, Balanced Funds, and Special Funds.
In just three months, the industry grew by 14%, rising from Ksh 596.3 billion (Q2 2025) to Ksh 679.6 billion (Q3 2025). This is a strong signal of growing investor confidence and increased participation.
The Top 5 Market Leaders
These five firms dominate the CIS space:
- Sanlam Unit Trust Scheme – 19.2%
- Standard Investment Trust Fund – 15%
- CIC Unit Trust Scheme – 14.4%
- NCBA Unit Trust Scheme – 8%
- Britam Unit Trust Scheme – 7.1%
Most Improved Fund Managers This Quarter
Some fund managers posted exceptional growth:
- Mayfair Unit Trust Funds – 222%
- Arvocap Unit Trust Funds – 71%
- Faida Unit Trust Funds – 53%
- Taifa Unit Trust Scheme – 50%
- XENO Unit Trust Funds – 47%
These numbers tell you one thing:
Investors are becoming more intentional, more informed, and more strategic with their money.
So tell me…
Which fund are you invested in — and how has your experience been so far?
Below is the Collective Investment Schemes Quarterly Report for the period ended September 30, 2025
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