FXPesa: East Africa’s trusted, regulated online broker
FXPesa brings global trading within reach for traders in Kenya and across East Africa, backed by regulation and simple, accessible learning.
Why choose FXPesa?
FXPesa offers smarter market access, backed by local expertise and fully regulated by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority.
People-first finance
Our incredible local teams have helped FXPesa become Kenya’s global broker and one of East Africa’s largest free financial education providers with over 3 branches.
Tech obsessed
Our trusted trading technology allows us to make financial markets accessible to traders across the world. With in-house teams and top tier partnerships, we always deliver the wow.
Fully-regulated
On top of providing 24/6 support, FXPesa is licensed by Kenya’s Capital Market Authority & is a subsidiary of the Equiti Group; that holds licenses from FCA, SCA, CySec and more.
Products for days
To support our mission of enabling financial freedom, we’re constantly bringing new financial products to market; from FX to precious metals, commodities, indices & ETFs.
Community builders
We’re proud to support various initiatives that champion freedom and fairness through sponsorship, charitable events, donations and supporting non-profits like Kenya’s GVRC.
Free education providers
We offer daily, weekly and monthly literacy events (free of charge!) for women-only or mixed gender audiences in branches across Kenya and Uganda.
Are you an Introducing Broker?
FXPesa awards: Recognitions across Kenya and beyond
FXPesa is part of the Equiti Group
The Equiti Group provides best-in-class liquidity and trading tech across the world.
Vast network
Globally connected with some of the world’s largest banks, pro brokers, liquidity providers & financial intermediaries.
Expert team
Hundreds of international experts specialising in data, product & innovation, sales, client service, business development and retail ops.
Multilingual support
Talk to our international team on WhatsApp, email or call from 40+ nations. We’re on hand to help you understand global finance, locally.
Grow your career at a people-first fintech
Become a part of our rapidly expanding global family with offices in Nairobi, London, Dubai, Amman, Limassol & more.
From EGM Securities to FXPesa
Know our history. FXPesa is the registered trading name of EGM Securities, part of the global Equiti Group.
2023
FXPesa Academy launches in Kampala, Uganda.
2022
FXPesa launches Kenya’s first women-only financial literacy workshops.
2021
EGM Securities rolls out nationwide financial literacy program, FXPesa Academy.
2021
EGM Securities partners with investment bank, Sterling Capital.
2020
FXPesa (as EGM Securities) becomes a NEXT trading member on the NSE.
2020
FXPesa opens its first satellite office in Nakuru.
2020
EGM Securities partners with Kenya’s Genghis Capital.
2019
FXPesa becomes the first retail provider of FX & CFD assets in East Africa.
2019
EGM Securities Ltd launches FXPesa as Kenya’s first mobile retail trading platform.
2018
Equiti Group Ltd Jordan becomes the first global broker to obtain a JSC license.
2018
EGM Securities Ltd receives CMA license and becomes Kenya’s first online broker.
2018
Global rebrand of all US, UK & AM entities from 'Divisa' to 'Equiti'.
2017
Equiti Group Ltd acquires the Divisa Capital group of companies.
2017
Equiti Group Ltd acquires EGM Futures DMCC regulated & licensed by UAE's SCA.
2015
Divisa US is formed.
2015
Divisa AM CJSC acquires Financial Laboratories and is licensed by Armenia's Central Bank.
2014
Divisa UK Ltd is established by acquisition of FCA-regulated entity MB Trading UK.
2008
2008 Divisa Capital Group is incorporated.
Who is FXPesa?
FXPesa is a fully regulated non-dealing online foreign exchange broker championing financial freedom and literacy in Kenya and across the world. FXPesa is the trading name of EGM Securities, a premium online trading broker regulated by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority.
We provide retail access for trading products like forex, ETFs, shares, indices, commodities and futures as CFD Spots and Future contracts.
How does FXPesa operate?
We are a mark-to-market straight through processing (or ‘STP’) execution-only broker, licensed and regulated by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority. This means we do not take risk against our clients - all positions are sent directly to our liquidity providers.
How does FXPesa lead in the trading space?
FXPesa stands out as a locally rooted, globally connected trading brand that gives local traders access to powerful technology, Kenya-based support, community-driven initiatives and one of East Africa’s largest networks for free financial education. Supported by CMA licensing, physical branches and the global strength of the Equiti Group, FXPesa offers a trustworthy, people-led trading experience with a wide range of products and platforms designed for real accessibility.
Is FXPesa a Kenya-regulated broker?
FXPesa operates as the trading name of EGM Securities Limited, which is licensed and authorised by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as a non-dealing online foreign exchange broker. This includes meeting CMA regulatory requirements such as client-fund segregation and strict oversight of operations.
How do I contact FXPesa?
FXPesa offers 24/6 customer support from global trading specialists and local teams who speak both English and Swahili.
Traders can access individual and professional assistance through email or phone, with dedicated support available for clients in Kenya.
Email support@fxpesa.com or call one of the following numbers to get in touch:
+0800-211-185 (Toll-Free, Kenya)
+254-730-676-002 (International)
+254-719-856-258 (WhatsApp)