Market Rockers Report – August 8th, 2025

NSE Holds Steady Despite Sharp Drop in Trading Volumes and Foreign Investor Outflows

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) demonstrated resilience on August 8th, 2025, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) inching up 0.1% to close at 161.19 points. This modest gain was echoed across other key indices, including the NSE-20 which rose 0.8%, showing that the market held its ground amid mixed trading signals.

Despite the index gains, trading activity slowed significantly, with equity turnover plunging 63.8% to KES 215.86 million from the prior session’s robust figures. Foreign investors shifted to a bearish stance, registering net outflows of KES 8.80 million, a sharp reversal from previous net inflows. This change signals increased caution as global trade tensions and tariff concerns weigh on market sentiment.

Summary: Market Rockers Report – August 8th, 2025

• Market Performance:
  The Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) showed a slight gain of 0.1% to close at 161.19 points. Other indices also increased modestly: NSE-10 (+0.2%), NSE-20 (+0.8%), and NSE-25 (+0.4%).
  Market capitalization was stable at around KES 2.54 trillion.

• Trading Activity:
  Equity turnover declined sharply by 63.8% to KES 215.86 million from the previous session’s KES 596.45 million.
  Foreign investors turned bearish with net outflows of KES 8.80 million, a sharp reversal from prior inflows of KES 50.98 million.

• Top Traded Stocks:
  East African Breweries led trading, accounting for 22.8% of equity turnover with KES 49.24 million, despite a 0.7% price dip.
  Equity Group (+1.0%), Safaricom (-0.6%), ABSA Kenya (+0.8%), and NCBA Group (+1.9%) followed as active counters.

• Top Gainers:
  Olympia Capital Holdings (+8.4%), Uchumi Supermarkets (+6.9%), Sameer Africa (+6.4%), Longhorn Publishers (+5.4%), Britam Holdings (+5.0%).

• Top Losers:
  Kakuzi Plc (-6.6%), Liberty Kenya (-5.7%), TPS Eastern Africa (-2.8%), Sasini (-2.1%), Express Kenya (-1.8%).

• Bonds Market:
  Bond turnover decreased by 29.6% to KES 8.05 billion.
  Fixed income securities dominated trades with IFB1/2021/16Yr and IFB1/2022/14Yr bonds most active.

• Global Market Overview:
  U.S. markets posted mixed results amid concerns over new tariffs and trade tensions.
  Oil prices fell slightly by 0.6%, reflecting subdued demand outlook.

• Derivatives Market:
  Trading value and volume increased, signaling growing investor interest in hedging or speculation.

• Exchange Rates:
  Kenyan Shilling remained stable against the US Dollar; other currencies showed minor fluctuations.

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