Government Bonds
Invest in long-term Government of Kenya infrastructure and fixed coupon bonds. Tenures from 2 to 25 years with tax-free returns on infrastructure bonds.
Key Features
- Tenures from 2 to 25 years
- Infrastructure bonds (tax-free)
- Fixed coupon bonds
- Semi-annual interest payments
- Secondary market trading
- Government-backed security
Rates & Charges
- Brokerage Fee: 0.12%
- Minimum Investment: KES 50,000
- Fixed Coupon Bond (5yr): ~13% p.a.
- Infrastructure Bond (10yr): ~14% p.a. (tax-free)
Eligibility Requirements
- CDS account required
- KRA PIN Certificate
- Minimum investment KES 50,000
- Bids in multiples of KES 50,000
Required Documents
- 📋 National ID or Passport — Bring to branch
- 📋 KRA PIN Certificate — Bring to branch
- 📋 CDS account number — Bring to branch
- 📋 Bond application form — Bring to branch
Frequently Asked Questions
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Terms & Conditions
Government Bonds are long-term debt instruments issued by the Government of Kenya. Bond prices in the secondary market fluctuate inversely with interest rates. Selling before maturity may result in a gain or loss relative to the purchase price.Infrastructure bonds enjoy tax exemption on interest income as gazetted by the National Treasury. The Bank acts as an authorized dealing agent for government securities.
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