Nairobi, July 10 -- The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has a new chairperson. Tom Mulwa, the chief executive officer of Liaison Group, has taken over from Kiprono Kittony, who is now chairing Kenya Airways. In his first interview with the Business Daily, Mr Mulwa speaks about the future of the bourse, why the chairman's role is far from ceremonial, the quest to attract more listings and retail investors, and how technology can democratise wealth creation in Kenya.

Some people think the position of NSE chairperson is largely ceremonial. What exactly does the office do?

Mulwa: The NSE is far more than a trading floor. It is a public company and an institution that provides investors with confidence that they can enter and exit investme...