07 August

Market Rockers Report – August 7th, 2025

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Nairobi Securities Exchange Surges 1.1% Amid Strong Foreign Inflows and Robust Trading Activity

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) showcased impressive strength on August 7th, 2025, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) advancing by 1.1% to finish at 160.98 points. This marked a continuation of the bullish momentum seen in the market, supported by gains across the NSE-10, NSE-20, and NSE-25 indices.

Although overall market turnover dipped slightly by 11.8% to KES 596.45 million, investor enthusiasm was bolstered by a remarkable surge in foreign investor participation. Net foreign inflows soared nearly fivefold, rising 493.6% to KES 50.98 million, underscoring renewed confidence from overseas investors in the Kenyan market.

Summary: Market Rockers Report – August 7th, 2025

Market Performance:
The Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) rose by 1.1% to close at 160.98 points, signaling strong bullish momentum. Other indices also saw gains: NSE-10 (+1.1%), NSE-20 (+1.0%), and NSE-25 (+0.9%).
Market capitalization increased by 1.1% to KES 2.54 trillion.
Trading Activity:
Equity turnover fell by 11.8% to KES 596.45 million compared to the previous session.
Foreign investors showed a significant increase in net inflows by 493.6%, reaching KES 50.98 million.
Top Traded Stocks:
KCB Group was the most traded stock, accounting for 36.17% of equity turnover with KES 215.56 million traded. The stock closed up 1.2% at KES 48.05.
Other heavily traded counters included Safaricom (+1.5%), Equity Group (+1.0%), ABSA Kenya (+0.3%), and I&M Group.
Top Gainers:
Olympia Capital Holdings (+8.3%), Sameer Africa (+8.3%), Crown Paints (+6.6%), Eaagads Plc (+3.5%), BK Group (+2.8%).
Top Losers:
General Sanlam Kenya (-8.3%), WPP Scangroup (-4.2%), Longhorn Publishers (-3.1%), Standard Group (-3.0%), Car & General (-2.6%).
Sector Participation:
Local investors dominated participation at 75.1%, with foreign investors contributing 24.9%.