Investor Wealth on the NSE Grows by KSh 220bn in a Week, Closes at Record Highs
Investor wealth at the Nairobi Securities Exchange has surged as a broad-based rally pushed market value and indices to record highs. The market has added about KSh 475bn so far in 2026, with the latest week delivering the strongest weekly wealth gain since 2008. Multiple indices closed at all-time or multi-year highs, while 21 stocks broke new peaks across banks, telecoms, utilities, and industrials. Gains were led by large, liquid counters, valuations remain moderate, and prices advanced despite continued foreign outflows, pointing to a locally driven re-rating phase.
Ziidi Trader Drives NSE Deals to Record Highs
Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange has shifted to a higher baseline after Safaricom’s Ziidi Trader rollout. Equity deals rose from a prior 4,000–7,800 range to repeated records above 20,000, including a peak of 25,773. Ziidi accounted for about 59% of trades on peak days while contributing about 4% of turnover, pointing to retail-led, small-ticket activity. Liquidity stayed firm with four straight KSh 1bn-plus sessions, WoW gains of 81% in volumes and 54% in turnover, and slower foreign outflows, confirming a structural change in participation.Jumia Narrows 2025 Loss to KSh 7.75Bn as Market Exits Cut Cash Burn
Stanbic Holdings Taps Joshua Oigara as CEO, Mweheire Moves to Group Role
Stanbic Holdings Plc has named Joshua Oigara as its next chief executive, replacing Patrick Mweheire who will retire at the end of February,February Bond Reopening Draws KSh 213bn in Bids as Govt Leans on Domestic Funding
Ziidi Trader Drives Record NSE Trades and Back-to-back KSh 1bn Days
Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange has reached historic levels after the rollout of Safaricom’s Ziidi Trader. Equity deals settled at a record 25,700 on 11 February, up sharply from the usual 4,000–7,800 range seen before the pilot began on 5 February. Turnover topped KSh 2.44 billion on 10 February and KSh 1.83 billion on 11 February, only the second back-to-back KSh 1 billion streak this year. Foreign investors were net buyers, NASI hit a new high of 209.65, and heavy activity centred on Safaricom and Kenya Power as retail participation widened.CMA Licenses Six New Investment Banking, Stockbroking, and Advisory Firms
The Capital Markets Authority has licensed six firms across investment banking, stockbroking, advisory and platform services. The approvals include an investment bank upgrade for Rock Advisors, a new stockbroker license for Green Margin Capital, three new investment adviser licenses, and a platform provider license for I&M Capital. CMA says the move is intended to expand investor choice, deepen market activity and support growth in Kenya’s capital markets.
CIC Insurance Raises KShs 1.8Bn from Land Sales in Kajiado, Kiambu
CIC Insurance Group has sold 150 acres of land near Tatu City and in Kajiado, raising KSh1.8 billion. The proceeds will enhance the insurer’s liquidity and support its balance sheet optimization strategy.CBK Delivers 10th Interest Rate Cut on Stable Inflation, Lower Bad Loans
KenGen's Half Year Profit Drops 20% Despite Higher Sales
Safaricom, NSE Bet on Ziidi Trader to Turbocharge Stock Trading
Safaricom has launched the Ziidi Trader, a new service that allows M-Pesa users to buy and sell shares listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) directly
KPLC's Power Sales Hit Record as Demand Spikes in 2025
KPLC’s electricity sales reached a record 5,938.2 GWh in July–December 2025/26, up 9.0% year on year, marking the fastest six-month pace since 2021/22
