Equities Rally as Foreign Investors Return
Market Summary
The Nairobi Securities Exchange began the week on a bullish note, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) advancing 0.5% to close at 210.87. Gains were supported by improved liquidity, increased investor participation and a significant turnaround in foreign investor activity.
Equity turnover surged 48.1% to KES 1.03 billion, reflecting renewed market activity. Foreign investors recorded net inflows of KES 37.53 million, a notable reversal from the previous session’s net outflows of KES 204.55 million.
Market capitalization rose to KES 3.33 trillion, up 0.5% from the prior session.
Key Highlights
Equities Market
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NASI: +0.5%
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NSE-10: +0.3%
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NSE-20: +0.2%
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NSE-25: +0.3%
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Banking Sector Index: +0.3%
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Equity turnover: KES 1.03Bn (+48.1%)
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Foreign participation: 18.7% of total activity
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KCB Group was the most traded counter (KES 219.37Mn turnover)
Top Gainers
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Uchumi Supermarkets: +9.2%
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Flame Tree Group: +8.9%
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Kenya Airways: +7.0%
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Sasini: +5.7%
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E.A Portland Cement: +4.3%
Top Losers
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Unga Group: -4.5%
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Home Afrika: -3.5%
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Eveready Plc: -3.0%
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Shri Krishana Overseas: -2.7%
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Limuru Tea: -2.6%
Fixed Income Market
Bond turnover increased 11.2% to KES 32.21Bn, although the number of trades declined by 38.2%. Treasury bill yields eased marginally across all tenors:
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91-day: 7.59%
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182-day: 7.75%
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364-day: 8.90%
Global Markets
Global equities recorded modest gains across major U.S. indices, while oil prices remain elevated amid geopolitical concerns.
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