Recalculated 2026-11-02 · Established 2016 · Kenyan clients are onboarded by a locall
Capital.com — Kenya
Capital.com is rated 4.09 out of 5 by our formula (Rank #4 of 36) for traders in Kenya: round turn 7 USD, residents accepted — Yes.
Suits you if you can open with 20 USD · it takes residents of Kenya · a swap-free account is available
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- Kenyan clients are onboarded by a locally licensed entity - Capital.co
- Licence number
- 244
- Established
- 2016group
- Min deposit, USD
- 20 USD
- Platforms
- Proprietary web · mobile app · MT4 · MT5
- Local funding
- CMA-licensed brokers in Kenya commonly integrate
- Max leverage
- 200geo
- EURUSD
- 0.7 pipsgroup
Accounts (1)
1 of 1 accounts with a published cost per lot
1 of 1 shown
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| Broker · account | Min deposit, USD | Spread | Commission | Cost per lot | Swap-free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 0.6advertised | Anyper standard lot | 6round turn, USD | — |
This broker against the Kenya middle (37 of 56)
| Capital.com | Kenya median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | 7.0 USD | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | 20 USD | 25.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 200geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | within 24 hoursgroup | 48.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | 0.7 pipsgroup | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | — | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2016group | 2009.0 |
| Platforms | 5 | 3.0 |
Licensed in Kenya
Locally regulated by CMA Kenya, with segregated client funds and a local dispute-resolution process.
28 of 56 brokers in our base hold a licence issued in Kenya. That is a fact about the market, not about Capital.com.
- Who actually onboards you
- Kenyan clients are onboarded by a locally licensed entity - Capital.com received a Capital
- Licence number
- 244
- Local licence
- yes
- Checked
- 2026-07-09
Score (6/6 axes)
A weighted average of the axes below. Each axis is measured on the same scale as the score itself, and carries the weight shown beside it.
Check:25.0% × 3.75+ 20.0% × 4.50+ 20.0% × 5.00+ 15.0% × 4.00+ 10.0% × 2.50+ 10.0% × 4.00= 4.09
Ranked against brokers measured on every axis
Licence check
- Licence number
- 244
- Checked
- 2026-07-09
Who actually onboards you
Kenyan clients are onboarded by a locally licensed entity - Capital.com received a Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Kenya
Locally licensed entity
What one lot actually costs in Kenya (37 of 56)
standard
Account types and entry terms
Single universal 'Standard' retail account (no tiered accounts); separate Professional status for eligible clients. Min
How long a withdrawal takes
Platforms and markets (5)
Proprietary web · mobile app · MT4 · MT5 · TradingView
CFD-only broker; 4,500-6,000+ CFDs across shares, indices, commodities, forex, crypto and ETFs (285+ crypto CFDs).
The public rating
Evaluating 1,860 reviews
Upsides and the things that are missing
Pros (3)
- Licensed locally: 244
- Swap-free account available
- Withdrawal published at within 24 hours
Cons (1)
- Round turn 7.0 USD against a Kenya median of 7.0
Where else a Kenya resident can go (6)
Where it does not serve
Afghanistan, American Samoa, Belgium, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Burkina Faso, United States of America, Cameroon, Canada, China, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Gibraltar, Guam, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), Kosovo, North Korea, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Myanmar, New Zealand,
Methodology
the weighted mean of six axes, each on the same 0–5 scale · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%
Sources (3)
3 sources, read on 2026-07-09. Ordered by weight of evidence: regulator registers first, then the broker's own documents, review platforms and aggregators.
- Regulator registers
- 1licensees.cma.or.kelicensees.cma.or.ke · domainRegister
- The broker's own documents
- 2capital.com/en-int/presscapital.com · pageBroker
- Aggregators and directories
- 3forexbrokers.com/guides/kenyaforexbrokers.com · pageAggregator
FAQ (5)
Does Capital.com accept residents of Kenya?
Yes.
Which entity onboards a Kenya client of Capital.com?
Kenyan clients are onboarded by a locally licensed entity - Capital.com received a Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Kenya licence in January 2026.
What licence does Capital.com hold for Kenya?
Licence 244.
What does one EURUSD lot cost at Capital.com?
7.0 USD per round turn against a Kenya median of 7.0 USD, measured on 37 of 56 brokers.
How long does a withdrawal from Capital.com take?
Capital.com publishes within 24 hours. Their own wording: “Withdrawal fee NO FEE”.