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Cytonn Money Market Fund USD: Yield, Fees, Minimum and How to Invest (2026)

Cytonn Money Market Fund USD is a US dollar money market fund in the Cytonn UnitTrust Fund, a collective investment scheme approved by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). CMA’s quarterly report puts its assets at KES 41,928,955 on 30 June 2026, ranking it #49 of 59 money market funds by size.

Key facts

Fund Cytonn Money Market Fund USD
Unit trust scheme (as listed by CMA) Cytonn UnitTrust Fund
Currency USD
Assets under management, 30 June 2026 KES 41,928,955 (CMA Q2 2026 report)
Share of all money market fund assets 0.009%
Size rank among 59 money market funds #49
Latest published yield Not published on a page we could access (checked 13 Oct 2026)
Minimum investment USD 1,000 (top-up USD 10)
Fees Annual management fee 1.0%; initial fee nil
Manager website cytonn.com

Latest yield

We could not find a current yield for this fund on a page published by its manager (checked 13 Oct 2026). CMA does not publish yields for individual funds. Ask the manager for its latest yield or monthly factsheet before investing. Compare funds that do publish daily on our MMF rates tracker.

Returns calculator

Enter the fund’s current yield from its manager; 10% is only a placeholder. Amounts are labelled KES but the maths is the same in US dollars. The calculator deducts 15% withholding tax on interest.

Estimate only. Rates checked 13 Oct 2026.

How to invest

Cytonn says you can open an account on the Cytonn app, on clients.cytonn.com, or by dialling *809#.

Open an account directly with the fund manager through its website, cytonn.com, or through an agent the manager appoints. You will complete its application and know-your-customer forms; the documents required are set by the manager. Before you invest, read the fund’s information memorandum or factsheet for fees, risks and withdrawal times. Check that the scheme is on CMA’s list of approved collective investment schemes.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cytonn Money Market Fund USD regulated?

Yes. It is part of the Cytonn UnitTrust Fund, which appears in CMA’s list of approved collective investment schemes and in its Q2 2026 quarterly report.

What is the Cytonn Money Market Fund USD yield today?

The manager does not publish a daily yield on a page we could access. Ask the manager for its latest factsheet.

Is money market fund interest taxed in Kenya?

Yes. Interest paid to you is subject to 15% withholding tax, which the calculator above deducts.

Sources

More: All money market funds in Kenya · MMF rates today · MMF calculator · Guides

Norah Waceke

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Norah Waceke is a business journalist and editor at Business Radar with more than eight years of experience covering Kenya's economy, companies and markets. She previously worked at Kenyans.co.ke, one of the country's leading digital news platforms, where she reported on business, finance and current affairs. A graduate of Multimedia University of Kenya, Norah focuses on clear, accurate reporting that helps readers understand the money stories shaping their lives and businesses.

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