The Kenyan equities market closed on a positive note, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) gaining 0.2% to 178.80. Despite the bullish close, equity turnover declined by 49% to KES 441.55 Mn, reflecting softer participation. Foreign investors remained net sellers, recording KES 74.70 Mn in outflows driven by renewed caution. Safaricom led market activity, contributing over 53% of total equity turnover and closing at KES 28.10 (+0.5%).
On the global scene, major U.S indices the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 closed lower following renewed U.S.China trade tension reports, while oil prices surged (+3.9%) on the back of stalled geopolitical diplomacy. In the fixed income market, bond turnover eased by 28.5% but T–bill yields declined across all maturities, reflecting improved demand for short-term paper.
This report also covers detailed sector updates, top gainers & losers, fixed income trends, derivatives performance, exchange rate movements, and major capital market disclosures.
23rd October 2025- Market Rockers Report
