The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has said that boosting transparency and aligning with international reporting standards will be key to strengthening investor confidence and attracting long-term capital into the Kenyan market.
- •Speaking during the opening of the 2025 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards Conference on Thursday, NSE Head of Finance Jane Kiarie said the push for high-quality reporting has become central to building credible and resilient financial systems across East Africa.
- •The Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award is presented annually during a gala evening by the joint promoters; the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Kenya, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) the Public-Sector Accounting Standards Board-Kenya (PSASB) and the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA).
- •The conference will examine rapid changes in global reporting frameworks, including the new IFRS Sustainability Standards (IFRS S1 and S2), which are expected to significantly reshape how organizations present financial and non-financial information.
“Transparency is no longer an option; it is an expectation,” Kiarie said, adding that strong governance and consistent reporting are now essential for institutions seeking legitimacy and investor trust.
Kiarie said the training sessions will equip accounting and finance professionals with skills needed to meet international benchmarks. She added that improving competence among practitioners is key as companies shift towards more integrated and standardized reporting models.
