This article focuses on approved Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in Kenya. Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are programs that allow employees to own shares in the company they work for. This way, employees can participate in the ownership and decision-making of the company.
Companies believe that by making employees shareholders, they are more likely to be motivated to work harder and contribute to the company’s success. The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is the regulatory body in charge of approving and regulating Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in Kenya.
List Of Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) In Kenya
| ESOP Name | Company Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ARM Employee Share Ownership Plan | ARM |
| 2. | EABL Employee Share Ownership Plan | EABL |
| 3. | Equity Employee Share Ownership Scheme | Equity |
| 4. | Housing Finance Employee Share Ownership Plan | Housing Finance |
| 5. | I&M Bank Employee Share Ownership Plan | I&M Bank |
| 6. | KCB Employee Share Option Plan | KCB |
| 7. | Kenya Airways Employee Share Ownership Plan | Kenya Airways |
| 8. | Kenya Airways 2017 Group Employee Share Ownership Scheme | Kenya Airways |
| 9. | Safaricom Employee Share Ownership Plan | Safaricom |
| 10. | Scangroup Employee Share Ownership Plan | Scangroup |
| 11. | Car & General Employee Share Ownership Plan | Car & General |
| 12. | Standard Group Limited Employee Share Ownership Plan | Standard Group Limited |
| 13. | Britam Holdings Plc Employee Share Ownership Plan | Britam Holdings Plc |
| 14. | Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc Employee Share Ownership Plan – Unit Trust | Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc |
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Contacts
Head office: Embankment Plaza, 3rd Floor, Longonot Road, off Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upperhill, Nairobi
Contacts: +254 722 207767, +254 20 2264000
Email: corporate@cma.or.ke
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