The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed on a mixed note, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) easing by 0.5% to 170.34, while the NSE 20 Index gained 0.1%. Market turnover rose slightly to KES 308.54 million, supported by improved foreign investor inflows of KES 8.47 million.
NCBA Group led the day’s gainers with an 8.3% jump to KES 75.25, following buyout interest from Stanbic. Other top performers included BK Group and Sanlam Kenya, while Williamson Tea Kenya plunged 21.2% after its 1:1 bonus issue adjustment.
In fixed income, bond turnover nearly doubled to KES 10.95 billion, with the IFB1/2022/19Yr issue dominating activity. Meanwhile, global markets rebounded as U.S. indices rose over 1%, buoyed by optimism around U.S.–China trade relations.
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