Kenya Central Bank Hires Crypto Compliance Experts as Canal+ Lists on SA Stock Exchange

Kenya's Central Bank is taking steps to regulate the country's growing crypto market by hiring experienced professionals for virtual asset licencing and compliance roles.

The CBK has announced four positions within its Digital Payment Services Division, which will be responsible for implementing regulations on virtual assets. This move comes as Kenya seeks to formalize its crypto sector, which has long been operating in an informal manner.

Canal+, the French media giant that acquired MultiChoice in 2025, plans to list on South Africa's stock exchange in June. The company will be listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) with a secondary listing, allowing its existing shares to be traded locally and increasing liquidity for investors.