Kenya’s equity market sustained its upward momentum during the trading session, with all major indices closing higher, supported by selective investor interest despite lower trading volumes.
Equity Market Performance
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The Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) advanced 0.5% to 193.87
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Market capitalisation increased to KES 3.06 trillion
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Equity turnover declined significantly to KES 353.95 million, reflecting cautious participation
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Foreign investors recorded net outflows of KES 116.3 million, although this marked an improvement from the previous session
Stock Highlights
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KCB Group led trading activity, driven by strong volumes and modest price appreciation
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Standard Group Plc emerged as the top gainer, rising 9.4%
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East African Portland Cement gained on renewed investor optimism around operational performance
Fixed Income & FX
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Bond market activity softened, with turnover declining by 45.4%
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Treasury bill yields remained largely unchanged, indicating stable short-term interest rate expectations
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The Kenyan Shilling traded mixed against major currencies, reflecting broader global FX movements
Global Markets
Global equities closed mixed, weighed down by technology and banking stocks in the U.S., while oil prices edged higher on continued geopolitical risk premiums.
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