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How insider trading disrupts Kenya’s financial markets

Faith Ndunda by Faith Ndunda
January 29, 2025
in Investments
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Insider trading, the trading of a company’s stock by someone who has access to non-public information, poses a significant challenge to the integrity of financial markets. This practice can disrupt stock prices, undermine investor confidence and distort the principles of fair trading. In Kenya and across the globe, insider trading has led to price fluctuations in stocks and undermined market stability. This practice is illegal in many jurisdictions, including Kenya, because it undermines the fairness and transparency of financial markets.

Insider trading can have a profound impact on stock prices. Insider trading can inflate or deflate stock value marginally. If insiders know that a company is about to announce positive earnings, they might buy stocks before the information is public, driving the price up. Alternatively, if they know about impending bad news, they might sell stocks, causing the price to drop.

In Kenya, insider trading has similarly affected investor confidence in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).  The KenolKobil insider trading case in 2018 which involved Kestrel Capital’s former CEO, being fined and banned for sharing price sensitive information about the takeover of KenolKobil by Rubis. This case highlighted how insider trading can lead to significant stock price fluctuations and legal consequences. Insider trading can erode trust in the market, making investors hesitant to invest. This can have long-term negative effects on the economy, as capital markets play a vital role in funding businesses and driving economic growth.

Primarily, insider trading disrupts market efficiency. When insiders use non-public information to trade, it leads to distorted stock prices. This can deter investors who feel they are at a disadvantage, reducing overall market participation and liquidity.

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To combat insider trading, regulatory bodies like the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in Kenya have implemented stringent measures. These include monitoring trading activities, investigating suspicious transactions and imposing penalties on violators. The CMA’s actions in the KenolKobil case demonstrate its commitment to maintaining market integrity and protecting investors.

Insider trading has a significant impact on stock prices, market efficiency and investor confidence. In Kenya, regulatory bodies are vigilant in detecting and penalizing insider trading to ensure a fair and transparent market. Investors must remain informed and vigilant and regulatory authorities must continue to enforce rules to maintain market integrity.

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