PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LINZI FINCO LLP ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL LISTING OF KES 44.9 BILLION INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET-BACKED SECURITY ON THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE DURING BELL RINGING CEREMONY
Nairobi, Kenya – July 23, 2025 — In a landmark milestone for Kenya’s capital markets and infrastructure investment landscape, Linzi Finco LLP, a subsidiary company of Liaison Group has successfully listed the Linzi 003 Infrastructure Asset-Backed Security, valued at KES 44.9 billion, on the NSE. The listing, marked by an official bell-ringing ceremony, stands as one of the region’s most significant securitization transactions, showcasing deepening investor confidence and the growing maturity of Kenya’s capital markets as a reliable source of long-term infrastructure financing.
Presiding over the launch event, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya Dr. William Samoei Ruto praised the achievement as a strategic breakthrough for the nation.
“This listing reflects our commitment to innovative financing solutions that will drive infrastructure growth, enhance public-private partnerships, and catalyze economic transformation,” he stated.
Tom Mulwa, Managing Director of Liaison Group, speaking on behalf of Linzi Finco LLP, emphasized the significance of the transaction said that “This marks a turning point in how infrastructure is financed in Kenya. We are proud to lead with a market-first solution that aligns with Kenya’s long-term economic goals.”
He further notedthat the successful listing of Linzi 003 demonstrates a growing appetite for sophisticated financial instruments in our local markets. It sets a strong precedent for future issuances that can unlock private capital for transformative projects.
Reiterating his remarks, Kiprono Kittony, Chairman of the Nairobi Securities Exchange, stated that the listing reinforces the positive momentum the market has seen throughout 2025 and lays a solid foundation for the future listing of innovative financial solutions. The listing signals the rising importance of asset-backed securities in financing infrastructure, enabling long-term capital deployment, risk diversification and investor participation in national development.
As Kenya accelerates infrastructure delivery under Vision 2030, the Linzi 003 Security provides a blueprint for capital markets-led development. It is a clear demonstration of how structured finance can mobilize domestic capital at scale to support sustainable economic growth.
Linzi Finco LLP remains committed to transparency, accountability, and delivering value to both investors and the Kenyan public. The firm affirms the importance of continued collaboration between the public and private sectors to meet Kenya’s growing infrastructure needs sustainably.
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Notes to the Editor
About Linzi Finco
Linzi Finco LLP is a pioneering financial structuring and advisory firm specializing in innovative capital markets solutions that bridge public infrastructure needs with private sector investment. With a focus on asset-backed securities, project finance, and sustainable infrastructure funding, Linzi Finco is committed to driving long-term economic growth through transparent, market-led strategies. The firm partners with governments, development institutions, and investors to structure bankable, impact-driven financial instruments that align with national development goals. Linzi Finco LLP is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and operates at the forefront of Africa’s financial innovation landscape.
About NSE
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is the principal securities exchange in Kenya. It offers a world class trading facility for local and international investors and issuers looking to gain exposure to Kenya’s and Africa’s economic growth. NSE plays a vital role in the growth of Kenya’s economy through mobilization of domestic resources and international capital. The NSE is a founder member of the African Securities Exchanges Association and the East African Securities Exchanges Association. It is a full member of the World Federation of Exchanges and the Association of Futures Markets, and a partner Exchange in the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative (SSE). NSE operates under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya.
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Boniface Mbogo
Manager, Branding, Marketing and Communications
Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC
Email: bmbogo@nse.co.ke/ CorporateAffairs@NSE.CO.KE
+254 (020) 283 1000
Or
Fridah Sigilai
Manager – Branding and Communications
Liaison Group
fsigilai@liaisongroup.net 0725795958
