Here is a list of approved Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in Kenya. These plans allow employees to own shares in their respective companies, providing them with an opportunity to be part of the company’s decision-making and benefit from its growth. The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is responsible for regulating and approving these plans in Kenya.
List of Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in Kenya
ESOP Name | Company Name |
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1. ARM Employee Share Ownership Plan | ARM |
2. EABL Employee Share Ownership Plan | EABL |
3. Equity Employee Share Ownership Scheme | Equity |
4. Housing Finance Employee Share Ownership Plan | Housing Finance |
5. I&M Bank Employee Share Ownership Plan | I&M Bank |
6. KCB Employee Share Option Plan | KCB |
7. Kenya Airways Employee Share Ownership Plan | Kenya Airways |
8. Kenya Airways 2017 Group Employee Share Ownership Scheme | Kenya Airways |
9. Safaricom Employee Share Ownership Plan | Safaricom |
10. Scangroup Employee Share Ownership Plan | Scangroup |
11. Car & General Employee Share Ownership Plan | Car & General |
12. Standard Group Limited Employee Share Ownership Plan | Standard Group Limited |
13. Britam Holdings Plc Employee Share Ownership Plan | Britam Holdings Plc |
14. Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc Employee Share Ownership Plan – Unit Trust | Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc |
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Contacts:
- Head Office: Embankment Plaza, 3rd Floor, Longonot Road, off Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upperhill, Nairobi
- Contacts: +254 722 207767, +254 20 2264000
- Email: [email protected]
These ESOPs provide employees with a stake in the company, aligning their interests with the company’s long-term success and fostering greater involvement in corporate decision-making. For more details, contact the Capital Markets Authority.

