The Kenyan equities market closed mixed, as cautious investor sentiment and subdued trading activity limited overall momentum. Market participation remained thin, with gains in select counters offset by declines elsewhere, reflecting a continued wait-and-see approach among investors.
Foreign investor activity leaned negative, sustaining pressure on liquidity, while trading remained concentrated in a few large-cap stocks, resulting in limited market breadth.
Equities Market
Market closed mixed, with no clear directional bias across indices.
Trading activity remained subdued, signalling cautious investor positioning.
Foreign investors recorded net outflows, extending offshore selling pressure.
Market activity was concentrated in a handful of large-cap counters.
Top Gainers
Select counters posted gains on thin volumes, led by stocks in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
Top Losers
Losses were recorded across several mid-cap stocks as investors engaged in profit-taking.
Bond & Derivatives Market
Bond market activity was moderate, with demand focused on fixed-income securities offering stable yields.
Derivatives trading remained muted, reflecting limited speculative positioning.
Global Markets
Global markets traded mixed, weighed down by uncertainty around U.S. monetary policy and corporate earnings outlooks.
