Central Bank of Kenya just issued its Draft National Payment System Bill 2026. Here's what it means for payment firms and financial service providers across East Africa.

1️⃣ General Authority of Real Estate — Real Estate Registry Commencement
The General Authority of Real Estate started new land registry procedures for 22,937 property parcels in Qassim and Riyadh.
This hits property owners, real estate developers, commercial landlords, land holders, and retail banks in Saudi Arabia.
All key landholders must submit parcel verification files, land forms, and clear property titles prior to upcoming municipal deadlines.

2️⃣ Dubai Financial Services Authority — Executive Role at IOSCO
Mark Steward was named Vice Chair of the IOSCO Growth and Emerging Markets Committee for a new term.
This hits international financial firms, cross-border market participants, fund managers, and regional securities regulators.
The new executive will lead global work on key regulatory cooperation, market governance, and financial stability rules.

3️⃣ Central Bank of Kenya — Draft National Payment System Bill 2026
The Central Bank of Kenya published a new draft bill to reform national payment system governance, data, and oversight.
This hits commercial banks, mobile money operators, payment gateway firms, and tech fintech providers in Kenya.
All market actors must review proposed licensing rules, core capital requirements, and consumer protections during public consultation.

4️⃣ Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria — IFRS Sustainability Reporting
The Securities and Exchange Commission mandated strict adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards across all markets in Nigeria.
This hits public listed companies, asset managers, capital market intermediaries, corporate issuers, and stock brokers.
Entities must align internal ESG reporting frameworks, sustainability data, and financial disclosures with global benchmarks.

5️⃣ Boursa Kuwait — Trading Suspension for Listed Entities
Boursa Kuwait suspended stock trading for Dalqan Real Estate Company and Al Masaken due to auditor disclaimers.
This hits retail equity investors, fund managers, brokerage houses, firm directors, and corporate compliance officers in Kuwait.
Affected entities must resolve audit disclaimers, update financial data, and satisfy exchange rules to request trading reinstatement.

Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Middle East & Africa Radar carousel.

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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