The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is taking a significant step in regulating the cryptocurrency market by building a dedicated team to supervise Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). This move reflects the country's shift from cautionary advisories to structured regulation. The CBK has announced four senior and managerial roles within its Digital Payment Services Division, focused on virtual asset supervision.
The creation of these roles indicates that the CBK is preparing to move beyond policy discussions into active supervision. Licensing, monitoring, auditing, and enforcement require specialized teams, and this recruitment drive is the first step in building that capacity.