The Market Rockers Report – January 22, 2026 provides a comprehensive snapshot of market activity across equities, fixed income, currencies, and global markets. The Kenyan equities market closed bullish, supported by gains across major indices despite reduced trading turnover and continued foreign investor outflows. Banking stocks led sector performance, while select counters recorded notable price movements.
Globally, markets rebounded following easing geopolitical tensions, lifting investor sentiment across U.S. equities and risk assets. In fixed income, bond turnover softened slightly, while derivatives activity recorded strong growth in both value and volumes. The report also captures key currency movements, capital market announcements, and sector-level performance to support informed investment decision-making.
Key Highlights
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Equities Market Performance
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Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) rose 0.5% to close at 194.49
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NSE 20, NSE 25, and Banking Sector indices all recorded gains
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Market capitalization increased by 0.6% to KES 3.07 trillion
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Trading Activity
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Equity turnover declined by 10.0% to KES 675.72 million
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BAT Kenya emerged as the most traded counter, accounting for 23.4% of total market turnover
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Foreign investors remained net sellers, with outflows of KES 161.05 million
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Top Movers
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Top Gainers: Kenya Airways (+9.6%), NCBA Group (+9.5%)
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Top Losers: Standard Group (-7.7%), Eaagads Plc (-4.1%)
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Fixed Income & Derivatives
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Bond turnover dipped marginally to KES 17.39 billion
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Derivatives market activity surged, with contract value rising to KES 1.8 million
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Open interest increased, signalling growing market participation
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Global & FX Markets
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U.S. equity indices closed higher following geopolitical de-escalation
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The Kenya Shilling remained largely stable against major currencies
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Oil prices were mixed amid easing risk premiums and supply considerations
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Read more: 22nd January 2026- Market Rockers Report
