NSE Closes in the Green as Safaricom, Equity and KCB Lift NASI by 0.7%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) trended upward in today’ session with all key performance indicators closing in the green
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NSE Closes May Higher Despite Rising Inflation, Welcomes 3 New Listings
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) recorded a positive performance in May amid rising inflationary pressures
NSE Week 22: Banking Stocks Drag NASI Lower Despite 76.4% Surge in Turnover
Equities at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed the 22nd week of the year in negative territory, with the benchmark Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) recording a loss despite increased market activity during the period
I&M Bank's Corporate Bond Begins Trading on the NSE | The Kenyan Wallstreet
I&M Bank has listed the first tranche under its Kenya Shillings-denominated Medium-Term Note (“MTN”) Programme on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (“NSE”).
NSE Slips 0.1% as Equity Market Closes Lower Despite Strong Trading Volumes
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed today’s session in negative territory, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) edging lower amid heightened trading activity
I&M Bank Opens NSE Trading for Oversubscribed MTN
I&M Bank’s MTN has started secondary market trading on the NSE after attracting Sh23.2 billion in bids.
I&M Bank MTN Debuts on NSE After Ksh23.2B Investor Rush
I&M Bank has officially opened trading for its Medium-Term Note (MTN) at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), following overwhelming demand from investors during the public offer. The bank’s first tranche of the Kenya shilling-denominated note has now been admitted to the NSE’s Main Fixed Income Securities Market Segment, allowing investors to trade the security on […]
NSE Gains 0.3% as BAT Kenya, Safaricom Lift Market
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed today’s session in the green, with all key performance indicators recording gains
Family Bank Posts Robust First Quarter Growth as Profit Hits KES 1.6 Billion Ahead of NSE Listing
Family Bank Group has reported a 52.6% increase in Profit After Tax to KES 1.6 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, up from KES 1.0 billion recorded during a similar period last year.
NSE Week 21 of 2026: Thin Market, Macro Worsens | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Equity Bank took 33% of NSE turnover in Week 21 as volume hit a nine-week low. Reserves fell to a new low, T-bill hit 8.39% cycle high. NASI +0.30%.
NSE Week 21 Wrap: Mixed Market Performance Amid Declining Turnover
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) posted a mixed performance in week 21, with the NASI and NSE 10 recording gains, while the NSE 20, NSE 25, and the Banking sector index closing in the red
NSE Falls 0.03% Despite Activity Rising 12%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) trended downward in today’s session (May 22, 20206), with all major indices closing in the red
NSE Falls 0.01% as NCBA, Safaricom Weigh on Market
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) recorded mixed performance in today’s session, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) edging down 0
NSE to list Kenya’s first Sh3.5bn infrastructure fund for investors
Investors in the fund stand to earn a quarterly interest payout from investments like renewable energy, agribusiness and logistics. ...
NSE Weekly Review: Market Retreats as Equity Turnover Falls 29%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) concluded the 20th week in negative territory with all key performance indicators recording declines
TRIFIC SEZ Opens Kenya's First USD Green I-REIT on NSE | The Kenyan Wallstreet
TRIFIC SEZ has launched a US$37.3 Mn green I-REIT on the NSE, targeting an 8% USD yield backed by the fully tenanted North Tower in Nairobi's Two Rivers SEZ.
NSE on Bullish Momentum as NASI Gains 0.6%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed today’s session in the green with broad based gains recorded across all major indices
NSE Trading Slumps as NASI Declines to 208.20
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) ended the session on May 11, 2026, on a weaker footing, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) shedding 0
NSE Records Mixed Weekly Performance as Trading Activity Jumps 92%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed the week on a mixed note
NSE Gains 2.1% on Safaricom Rally, CBK FX Reserves Rise | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Safaricom rallied 8.42% to lift the NASI 2.1%, but banks fell 1.74%. Murban crude dropped to $89 and CBK reserves rose for the first time in nine weeks.
NSE Gains Momentum as Safaricom Jumps 6.8%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) was on an upward trajectory, with the benchmark index, the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI), rising 2
NSE Market Report: Bourse Records Modest Gains as Trading Activity Surges
The equities market at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) recorded an upward performance during the trading session of Wednesday 6th May 2026, which was supported by gains in select large-cap stocks and a significant increase in market activity
NSE revives Sh234m trading system upgrade plan after bumper year
The NSE has revived its Sh234 million trading system upgrade to modernise its market infrastructure after crossing Sh1 billion in revenue.
NSE Market Performance: NASI Retreats 0.8% as Banking Stocks Drag Index Lower
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) ended the session on May 4, 2026, on a weaker footing, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) shedding 0
NSE eyes Sh1.8bn non-trading revenue in diversification plan
The bourse is expanding into data, consulting and training to reduce reliance on volatile equity trading.
NSE Gains 5.4% in April but Inflation Surges to 5.6% in May | The Kenyan Wallstreet
NSE Market cap rose 5.40% in April to KSh 3,405Bn, recovering nearly all of March's KSh 179Bn loss. 37 gainers vs March's 7. But final two weeks were red
NSE Closes April in the Green as NASI Gains 5.4% Despite Global Tensions
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed the month on a positive note, with major indices recording broad-based gains, despite heightened tensions in the Middle East which drove up global oil prices and exerted upward pressure on inflation
NSE Hit by Ksh8.8B Foreign Outflows Amid Middle East Crisis
Foreign investors pulled billions out of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in the first three months of 2026, signalling growing unease about global risks and their impact on frontier markets like Kenya. Fresh data from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) shows that the market recorded net foreign outflows of Ksh 8.8 billion between January and […]
NSE Market Report: Trading Slows at the NSE as Indices Edge Lower
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) recorded a subdued performance on Wednesday 29th April 2026, characterized by a decline in key indices and reduced trading activity
NSE Derivatives Open Interest Surges From 1 to 12,000 in 1Yr | The Kenyan Wallstreet
NSE NEXT derivatives open interest surged from one contract in Q1 2025 to 11,983 in Q1 2026 as Q1 turnover of KSh 318 million exceeded the full-year 2025 total.
Bond Investors Surge as NSE Turnover Hits All-time High | The Kenyan Wallstreet
NSE data shows Kenya's retail bond accounts surged 297.6% YoY in Q1 26 as secondary bond market turnover posted an all-time monthly high of KSh 417Bn in Feb.
Middle East fighting hits NSE despite new listing
The subsequent two months have seen the market add just 0.5 percent or Sh17.3 billion in market capitalisation, the measure of investor wealth. ...
NSE Market Performance: NASI Retreats to 206.98 as Trading Activity Plummets
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) ended the session on April 27, 2026, on a weaker footing, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) shedding 0
NSE Dividend Surge Signals Strong Returns for Investors in 90 Days
Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) are entering a peak dividend harvest season, with at least 15 listed firms scheduled to issue payouts over the next 90 days
NSE Dips 0.50% as Iran Tensions Return and Oil Rises to $92 | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The NSE eased 0.50% in Week 17 as the Iran war re-escalated and oil rose to $92. Foreign investors drove 52% of turnover, the highest share in recent weeks.
NSE Drops 0.5% in Bearish Weekly Reversal Amid Weak Activity
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) concluded week 17 in the red, with all major indices posting declines, reversing the bullish performance recorded in the previous week
NSE Falls 0.6% in Broad Market Decline Despite Higher Activity
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed today’s session in the red despite an increase in trading activity
NSE Closes in the Red on Mild Profit-Taking
The NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) saw its key indices close lower in Wednesday’s trading with the NSE 20 Share index down 0.25% to 3,604.56, the All Share Index falling 0.44% to 207.57 and the NSE 25 share Index declining by 0.27% to 5766.86. The Banking Index declined 0.40% to 240.8 while the NSE 10 share […]
Multinationals start wiring Sh42 billion NSE dividends
The multinational subsidiaries at the NSE have in recent years been among the most consistent dividend-paying firms, backed by strong fundamentals and mature business operations.
NSE Extends Recovery to 3rd Week as Iran-US Ceasefire Holds | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The NSE rose 0.54% in Week 16 as a US-Israel-Iran ceasefire eased pressure. Foreign investors turned net buyers for the first time since March. KPC led turnover
NSE Gains 0.5% in Week 16 as Market Shows Strong Bullish Momentum
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) recorded a broadly positive performance in week 16, with gains across key indices, supported by increased trading activity and improved investor confidence
NSE first quarter equities trade more than doubles to Sh58bn
Listed shares have been the top performing asset class in the last two years with average returns of 50 percent last year wooing investors seeking to capitalise on the current rally.
NSE Posts 0.3% NASI Gain in Mixed Market Performance
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) delivered a mixed performance in the trading session on 17th April 2026
NSE Ibuka Programme Opens Door for Fincredit’s Capital Plans
Fincredit joins a growing pipeline of firms moving through the NSE Ibuka programme
NSE secondary bond market crosses Sh1trn mark in first quarter
Falling interest rates on newly issued Treasury bonds and Treasury bills has seen investors seek older higher yielding government securities in the secondary market at the NSE.
Fincredit SEZ joins NSE Ibuka in capital markets push | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Fincredit SEZ Limited, formerly AAR Credit Services, has been admitted into the NSE Ibuka programme as it positions for equity or debt capital market access.
NSE Admits Fincredit SEZ Limited into Ibuka Program
NSE Plc (Nairobi Securities Exchange) has admitted Fincredit SEZ Limited to its flagship Ibuka Program, to accelerate its Capital Markets Readiness ahead of the firm’s proposed Corporate Bond issuance. Joining the NSE Ibuka Program, marks a significant milestone in Fincredit’s journey toward enhanced capital markets access and sustainable long-term growth. Ibuka is a premier incubation […]
NSE Records Kenya Airways As Week’s Top Price Gainer
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) had Kenya Airways as the leading price gainer, rallying by 25.9% to KSh 6.90 as speculators descended on the counter on the back of recent changes to the listed firm’s Board of Directors and the impending entry of a foreign investor. Kenya Airways is also the top gainer year-to-date at 95.5%, […]
NSE Adds KSh 128Bn in Strongest Week Since February 2026 | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The NSE rose 3.89% in Week 15, recovering half the Week 13 losses. The CBK held rates at 8.75% but FX reserves fell as foreign investors sold KSh 940M net.
NSE Advances 3.9% in Strong Weekly Rally Despite Slower Activity
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) trended upward in the fifteenth week of the year, buoyed by gains in large cap stocks
NSE bond deals lifts brokers’ fees by Sh1.38bn
Stockbrokers earned Sh3.75 billion in brokerage commissions in 2025, their fattest payday in years, as trading activity at the Nairobi Securities Exchange increased last year.
NSE Achieves 4 Key FTSE Russell Upgrades in Major Market Milestone
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has achieved a significant milestone after securing multiple upgrades in the latest review by FTSE Russell, strengthening its position in the global markets
NSE Rises 2.3% in Bullish Session Amid Sharp Drop in Trading Activity
Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) was subdued relative to the previous session with the volume of shares of traded declining by 32
NSE profit warnings surge further on tough business environment
Nairobi Business Venture (NBV) has become the latest company listed on the bourse to issue a profit warning, underscoring a tough business operating environment prevailing in the country.
NSE Rebounds 1.93% but Foreign Selling Hits KSh 748M in W14 | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The NSE added KSh 62.7Bn in Week 14 after the KSh 231Bn Week 13 rout. All indices rose, but foreign investors sold KSh 748M into the bounce on thin volume.
NSE Bleeds Ksh343B in March Amid Middle East Conflict
The Nairobi bourse had one of its roughest months in recent history, with investors watching billions in value disappear as global shocks spilt into the local market. This wiped out an estimated Ksh 343.6 billion in paper wealth at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The losses were largely due to the ongoing conflict in the […]
NSE Week 14 Rally: NASI Jumps 1.93% in a Strong Bullish Rebound
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed the fourteenth week in bullish note, rebounding from weeks of losses driven by broad sell off and bearish investor sentiment amid geopolitical tensions linked to the Middle East conflict
All NSE Indices Fall 8-10% in March, Only 7 Stocks Gain | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Every NSE index fell between 8.5% and 10.5% in March 2026. Only 7 of 69 stocks gained as the Iran oil shock and foreign selling drove broad market losses.
Family Bank Posts Record KSh 5.4Bn Profit Ahead of NSE Debut | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Family Bank Group profit after tax rose 55.4% to KSh 5.38Bn in FY2025, backed by a KSh 8Bn private placement and an NSE listing set for May 2026.
NSE Records Sharpest Weekly Loss as Market Cap Falls KES 231B
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed the 13th week of the year in the red, recording broad-based losses across all major indices
NSE Posts Worst Week Since COVID 19, KSh 231Bn wiped | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The NSE lost KSh 231Bn across five straight sessions in its second worst week since 2008. The Banking Index fell 8% as the Iran oil shock hit Kenyan markets.
NSE Closes in the Red as NASI Falls 0.5%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed in the red for the fifth consecutive trading session of the week on 27th, March 2026, with the benchmark index, the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) shedding 0
NSE Earnings Surge 134% as Revenue Crosses KES 1B
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has reported a 134% growth in profit after tax to KES 272
Boost in Trading Pushes NSE Profit up 134% to Ksh272.2M
Kenya’s stock market is showing fresh signs of life after the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) reported a sharp rise in earnings for the 2025 financial year, helped largely by a surge in trading activity. Financial results released for the period ending December 31, 2025, show the exchange made a net profit of Ksh 272.2 million, more […]
NSE Posts Record 2025 Financials, Moves to Extend Trading Hours | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Total revenue crossed the KSh 1 bn mark for the first time, growing 31%, supported by strong performance across both the equities and fixed income markets.
Six Banks Fall 4%+, NSE Suffers Third Worst Week Since 2008 | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The NSE Banking Index crashed 3.91% on Thursday, its worst day since launch, as a four-day selloff erased KSh 215Bn in the third worst week since 2008.
Retail Access at NSE Is Expanding Across Kenya but Engagement Lags Behind
Retail investor access at the NSE is expanding in Kenya with easier entry through mobile and new instruments, but participation still thins out once the accounts are opened and the market has to reckon with that gap
NSE blue-chip firms shed Sh200 billion on Iran war
Foreign investor exits amid the US-Israel–Iran conflict have wiped Sh200 billion off top Nairobi Securities Exchange stocks, dragging down Safaricom and major banks.
NSE Loses KSh 96Bn in 7th Biggest Daily Drop Since 2008 | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The NSE shed KSh 96Bn on March 23, 2026, its worst day since 2022. Safaricom lost KSh 54Bn as the Iran oil shock hit a market with no foreign buyer support.
NSE Market Performance: Bearish Sentiment Dominates as NASI Drops to 203.63 points
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) experienced a downturn on March 23, 2026, as seen by the broad-based sell-off that saw major indices plummet
NSE Slips as Holiday Week Cuts Trading Activity | The Kenyan Wallstreet
A short trading week saw Nairobi Securities Exchange turnover drop 67% to KSh 2.06 Bn as indices edged lower and foreign investors remained net sellers.
NSE Week 12: NASI Falls 0.9% as Foreign Outflows Persist
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) concluded the 12th week of the year 2026 in the red, with all key performance indicators posting declines relative to the previous week
NSE Market Report: Turnover Rises 49% as Key Indices Slump across the Board
Market activity at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) showed a notable uptick on Thursday 19th March, with total equity turnover increasing by 49
NSE on Bullish Note as NASI Gains 0.1% amid Reduced Activity
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed the trading session on 18th March 2026 on a positive note, with the Nairobi All Share index (NASI) gaining 0
Bearish Sentiment Persists at the NSE as NASI Slips 0.2% on March 17, 2026
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) experienced a session of bearish sentiment, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) declining by 0
NSE Market Report: Bourse Begins the Week on a High Despite Decline in Trading Activity
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) began the week on 16th March 2026 on a positive note, with key indicators registering modest gains despite a slowdown in trading activity
FY 2025 Bank Earnings, New Listings, M&A Shape NSE Trading in Week 11
In Week,11 of 52 (2026), Kenya’s tier 1 lenders listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) KCB Group and Stanbic Holdings released their set of FY 2025 financial results
NSE Surpasses KSh 3.5 Trillion as Kenya Pipeline Debuts | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenya Pipeline’s Nairobi Securities Exchange debut lifted investor wealth above KSh 3.5 trillion as major indices rose and equity turnover increased.
NSE Extends Bull Run as Investor Wealth Hits KES 3.5tn
The Equities market maintained bullish momentum, with broad-based gains recorded across major indices, led by the NSE 20, which advanced 2
NSE Pushes for Lower Levies to Attract Retail Investors | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The NSE is engaging the Treasury to lower transaction costs that discourage small investors, noting that high tariffs on small trades can deter participation.
NSE eyes record turnover in Safaricom block trade
The NSE set up the block trade board in 2023 on the main market segment, saying it would handle the sale of shares whose value exceeds Sh3 billion and constitute five percent or mo ...
ALP Industrial REIT Lists on NSE After a Strong 115% Subscription
Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) Industrial REIT has been listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), bringing the total number of Authorized REITs in Kenya to five
NSE Market Report: Bourse Turnover Soars by 61%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) exhibited a strong uptrend during the trading session on March 11, 2026
NSE on Bearish Note as NASI Falls 0.1%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed today’s session in the red with the Benchmark index the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI), recording a 0
KPC now fifth largest NSE firm after listing
Analysts reckons that the KPC share price movement was marginally because the bulk of stocks are held by institutional investors.
KPC Lists 6th on NSE With Only 2.6% in Retail Hands | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenya Pipeline debuts as the NSE's 6th largest stock at 163.6Bn, but institutions and sovereign funds hold 97% of the float, leaving just 2.6% in retail hands.
Govt Lists KPC on NSE in Ksh106B Push to Fund Infrastructure
Kenya has moved one of its most strategic state assets into the stock market by listing the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The move is part of a plan to fund infrastructure projects without increasing national debt. The IPO, which ran from January 19 to February 24, 2026, raised Ksh […]
NSE griped with bearish sentiment as NASI drops 0.6% on March 9, 2026
Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC on March 9, 2026 had a downward trend during the trading session, which saw a 0
NSE Futures Margins Rise as Trading Hits Record Levels | The Kenyan Wallstreet
NSE derivatives trading reached a record KSh 140.9Mn in Feb 2026 as the exchange introduced new margin requirements across equity and index futures contracts.
NSE Logs KSh418 Bn Bond Record as Equity Trading Surges | The Kenyan Wallstreet
NSE secondary bond turnover hit a record KSh418 Bn in February 2026, rising 40.7% MoM and 54% YoY, as CBK rate cuts drove capital gains trading on legacy bonds.
NSE Falls 3.6% as Blue Chips Drag Market Lower
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) concluded the week in bearish note with all major indices recording declining compared to the previous week
Broad Selloff Sends NSE Down 3.55% in Week 10 | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Profit-taking erased KSh 121 Bn from the NSE in Week 10, marking the 15th largest weekly market cap drop since 2008 amid widespread declines.
NSE Market Report: Bourse on Bearish Note, NASI falls 0.3%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed today’s session in a bearish note with all major indices easing
Kenya Pipeline Company IPO Results: What this Means for NSE and Investors
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) IPO results have now been published, marking a watershed moment for the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) and Kenya’s capital markets. After an extended offer period, the Kenya Pipeline Company public subscription closed with a 105% subscription rate, meaning there was more demand than shares available, with over 12 billion shares applied for across […]
NSE Falls 1.2% as Blue Chips Drag Market Lower
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed today’s session in the red despite increased trading activity
NSE Rallies 10% in February as Retail Participation Lifts Market
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) was on an upward trajectory during the month of February 2026, with the major indices recording double-digit gains
NSE Market Report: Bourse Turnover Falls Sharply as Equities Close in Red
Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed on a subdued note on 2 March 2026, with key indicators reflecting slow market activity
Gold prices at NSE up on Iran conflict jitters
Analysts see the renewed rally as a flight to safety pivot as the conflict between the US and Iran threatens fresh economic instability, affecting riskier asset classes like equities and...
NSE Adds KSh 327Bn in February as Bank Stocks Lead Rally | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The Nairobi Securities Exchange closed February with a KSh 327Billion market cap gain, driven by bank stocks, strong breadth, and rising turnover.
NSE Posts First Five-Day Losing Week Since March 2025 | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The NSE closed the week ended Feb 20, 2026 with losses in all five sessions, shedding KSh 107Bn, even as 14 stocks hit new multi-year and all-time highs.
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