Legal Officer — Microfinance Regulation
Central Bank of Kenya ·
Nairobi, Kenya 
· Onsite · KSh300,000 - KSh500,000/month
· Onsite · KSh300,000 - KSh500,000/month
Government
1001-5000 employees
0 Applicants · 18 Views
· Posted 21 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Compensation:
KSh300,000 - KSh500,000/month
Experience:
3-5 years
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Banking Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Jul 31, 2026
Job Description
The Central Bank of Kenya is recruiting a legal officer to support regulation of microfinance banks, SACCOs, and digital lending platforms. Help shape the regulatory framework for financial inclusion in Kenya.
Responsibilities
Advise on licensing and supervision of microfinance institutions. Draft regulatory guidelines and circulars. Review applications for digital lending licenses. Support enforcement actions against non-compliant entities.
Requirements
LLB degree. 3-5 years in banking regulation, microfinance, or financial services law. Knowledge of the CBK Act, Microfinance Act, and Central Bank digital lending regulations.
Compensation
KSh300,000 - KSh500,000/month
Practice Area
Banking Law
Position
Mid
Required Skills
Microfinance regulation, Digital lending, CBK guidelines, Financial inclusion
Industry
Government
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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