NSE market value hits record Ksh4.12T as share trading drops 70%
The value of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) rose to Ksh4.12 trillion between July and September 2026, even as the amount of money used to trade shares fell by more than 70 per cent, according to the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The latest CMA report, highlighted on Monday, October 26, 2026 shows […]
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) saw its market value surge to Ksh4.12 trillion between July and September 2026, despite a staggering 70% drop in share trading activity, according to the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). This increase, driven by rising share prices, saw the NSE 20 Share Index gain about 15% and the Nairobi All Share Index rise by approximately 9%.
However, the sharp decline in trading activity, where shares traded dropped from nearly Ksh264 billion to about Ksh72.7 billion, raises questions about investor participation. Foreign investors also withdrew more than they invested, selling shares worth Ksh5.7 billion more than they bought. Despite this, government bonds saw a significant rise in trading, increasing by nearly 35% to Ksh837 billion.
The Central Bank of Kenya's latest bulletin indicated a decline in NSE market capitalisation to Ksh3.996 trillion in the week ending October 22, with the NSE indices also experiencing a decline.
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