Kenya’s equities market closed Thursday, September 18, 2025, in negative territory as all major NSE indices posted losses, reflecting broad-based investor caution.
The Nairobi All-Share Index (NASI) declined by 1.5% to 175.02 points, while the NSE-10 and NSE-20 shed 1.6% and 1.4% respectively. The NSE-25 Index was not spared either, retreating 1.3% to settle at 4,552.16 points.
Trading activity slowed dramatically with equity turnover plunging by 88.4% to KES 377.3 million, pointing to reduced participation across counters. Market capitalization also contracted by 1.5% to KES 2.76 trillion. Interestingly, despite the bearish performance, net foreign flows rebounded sharply, closing at KES 6.86 million compared to heavy outflows in the previous session — an encouraging sign of renewed foreign investor interest.
Among the day’s highlights, Limuru Tea surged 10.0% to KES 341.00, emerging as the top gainer. Other notable risers included Express Kenya (+9.7%), Olympia Capital Holdings (+9.1%), Kakuzi Plc (+6.5%), and Sameer Africa (+5.5%).
On the losing side, Home Afrika tumbled 9.5% to KES 1.24, extending its recent volatility. HF Group (-5.1%), Kapchorua Tea (-4.7%), CIC Group (-4.5%), and Carbacid Plc (-3.6%) also featured among the laggards.
Overall, the day reflected a cautious trading mood, with investors selective on positions even as foreign appetite showed signs of recovery.
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