The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reopened two previously issued government Treasury bonds, offering Kenyans another opportunity to invest in government securities and earn interest over an extended period.
The offer, announced on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, comprises a 15-year fixed-coupon bond and a 30-year fixed-coupon bond, with the government targeting a combined Ksh50 billion to finance its budgetary requirements.
Treasury bonds are investment instruments through which individuals and institutions lend money to the government for a specified period in return for regular interest payments. Unlike ordinary bank savings accounts, investors receive interest based on the terms of the bond they purchase.
Interested Kenyans can participate in the offer through the CBK's online DhowCSD platform, which allows investors to register, submit bids and manage their government securities investments.
Here is a breakdown of how to purchase the reopened Treasury bonds.
Step 1: Register on the DhowCSD platform
Investors should begin by visiting the CBK DhowCSD Investor Portal or downloading the DhowCSD mobile application.
Registration requires a national identity card or passport, KRA PIN, active telephone number, email address, passport-size photograph and bank account details.
Step 2: Log in and select your preferred bond
After registration details have been verified and approved, investors can access their accounts using the login credentials sent to their email addresses.
They should then proceed to the investment or bids section and choose between the two available securities: the 15-year bond (FXD1/2019/015) and the 30-year bond (SDB1/2011/030).
Step 3: Determine your investment amount
Investors can choose non-competitive bidding, which allows them to purchase bonds without specifying their preferred interest rate.
The minimum investment under this category is Ksh50,000, while the maximum is Ksh50 million per CSD account. Competitive bids require a minimum investment of Ksh2 million per bond.
Step 4: Submit your application
Enter the required investment amount and other details, carefully review the information provided and submit your bid through the platform before the deadline.
Step 5: Confirm allocation and make payment
Successful applicants can check their allocation and payment details under the transactions section of their DhowCSD accounts from November 20, 2026.
All payments must be completed by November 25, 2026.
The CBK has scheduled Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 10:00am as the deadline for submitting applications.
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