/ Globe PR Wire /
Professor Nathaniel Kimani, a financial expert with 35 years of experience at major international institutions, has returned to Kenya to upgrade the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Through a new partnership between his UK-based Nathaniel Capital Partners Limited (NATL) and Kestrel Capital Ltd, he is rolling out AI-driven trading models and risk management tools to improve liquidity and reduce valuation gaps.
The alliance creates a “Capital Corridor” between Nairobi and London, sharing research and analytics with global investors such as sovereign wealth funds and family offices. This supports better price discovery and attracts stable institutional investment to Kenyan markets.
Background in Global Finance
Professor Kimani, educated at leading business schools and holding the CFA charter, has held senior roles in equity research, IPOs, institutional trading and portfolio strategy at prominent global financial firms. His recent work included strategy for Africa and frontier markets at a major international bank.
Since joining Kestrel Capital as Chief Financial Analyst in 2021, Professor Kimani has analyzed NSE challenges. “Valuation discounts stem from limited transparency and institutional structures, not company fundamentals,” he said. “AI and quantitative models will provide consistent pricing for local and international investors.”
Partnership Focuses on Key Solutions
NATL leverages London’s financial ecosystem to direct institutional capital to Kenya. The NATL-Kestrel platform includes:
- AI models for arbitrage detection and volatility management
- Research shared with fund managers in key global financial centers
- Data analytics to enhance market integrity and liquidity
These tools draw from Professor Kimani’s consulting experience with quantitative trading firms focused on frontier markets.
Plan to Build Market Strength
Professor Kimani outlined a comprehensive roadmap with three interconnected priorities:
- Unified Global Pricing Framework – NATL transmits institutional-grade research ensuring Kenyan assets receive fair valuation aligned with global benchmarks
- Algorithmic Market Infrastructure – Data analytics and AI surveillance create transparent, liquid trading environment dominated by institutional flows rather than speculation
- Long-Term Capital Cultivation – Targeted outreach to sovereign wealth funds, pension systems and family offices for stable, structural investments that weather global volatility
Industry Impact and Market Positioning
A Kestrel Capital spokesperson noted: “This partnership represents a structural leap forward for East African capital markets. By systematically bridging Nairobi with London, we’re not just importing technology but institutionalizing global standards that attract sustainable capital flows.”
The initiative arrives at a critical juncture for frontier markets, where investors increasingly seek diversification beyond traditional emerging markets. Kenya’s favorable demographics, robust private sector and improving regulatory framework—combined with NATL-Kestrel’s technology bridge—position the NSE for breakthrough institutional adoption.
About Professor Nathaniel Kimani
Professor Nathaniel Kimani, world-renowned financial strategist with 35 years at major global institutions, holds elite credentials from LSE, LBS, and Wharton. Since returning to Kenya in 2021, he bridges African growth with global capital through AI-driven technologies and international risk protocols, modernizing East Africa’s financial landscape.