Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Salaam Investment Bank Kenya Limited is licensed by the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya as an investment bank under CMA Licence No. 115, and operates under the Capital Markets Act, Cap. 485A, Laws of Kenya. See our Regulatory Compliance page for full detail.

Yes. SIBK is a Sharia compliant investment bank. Every product, mandate, and transaction is free of Riba and Gharar, invested only in permitted business activity, and overseen by SIBK's Shariah Compliance Officer.

SIBK's Shariah Compliance Officer reviews our products, mandates, and transactions on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet those standards.

SIBK is a subsidiary of Salaam African Bank, Djibouti, and a member of the wider Salaam Group. See our About Us page for more on our ownership and leadership.

We advise corporates, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and public sector clients on mergers and acquisitions and on capital raising, including equity, debt, and Sharia compliant structures such as Sukuk and Murabaha.

It starts with a conversation about what you're trying to do — a transaction, a capital raise, a restructuring. From there we scope the mandate, agree terms, and get to work.

No. We hold no proprietary capital, so the only outcome we're working toward is the client's.

Under a discretionary mandate, SIBK manages your portfolio within agreed parameters without requiring approval for each transaction. Under a non discretionary mandate, we provide research and recommendations, but every transaction requires your prior approval. See our Portfolio Management page for full detail.

Minimum mandate sizes vary depending on the type of portfolio and asset classes involved, and are agreed directly with your adviser during onboarding. Speak to our team for guidance suited to your circumstances.

Yes. We offer fully Sharia compliant mandates — holdings screened and structured using Sukuk, Murabaha placements, and screened equities in place of conventional bonds and interest-bearing deposits.

Clients receive regular, transparent portfolio reporting, including performance attribution and holdings disclosure, in line with the terms of their mandate.

Fees depend on the nature and scope of the engagement, whether an advisory mandate or a portfolio management mandate, and are agreed and disclosed in full before any work begins. There are no hidden charges.

As a regulated institution, we are required to verify your identity and the source of your funds before onboarding. This typically involves proof of identity, proof of address, and, for corporate or institutional clients, incorporation and beneficial ownership documents. Our team will guide you through exactly what is required for your circumstances.

You can reach us through our Contact Us page, by telephone on 020 780 5660, or by email at info@salaaminvestments.com. An adviser will typically respond within one business day.

We aim to resolve concerns quickly and fairly. If you'd like to raise a complaint, see our complaints handling process.