Also known as: NSE
Nairobi Securities Exchange — Kenya's primary capital markets venue hosting listings including Safaricom block trades, Family Bank, and TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on Monday following a public offer that was 103.3 per cent subscribed, underscoring investor appetite for dollar-denominated, sustainable real estate assets in East Africa. …
TRIFIC Green property fund lists on Nairobi exchange after strong demandCapital News
… Prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the UN Global Compact principles and the Nairobi Securities Exchange ESG Disclosure Guidelines, the report establishes a baseline for annual sustainability reporting while reinforcing KenGen’s commitment …
KenGen targets 5,500MW Renewable Energy Pipeline as it Launches Inaugural Sustainability ReportThe Standard
… Chairman of the Board of Directors Andrew Mukite Musangi, the founder of Family Bank, Titus Kiondo Muya, NSE Chairman Kiprono Kitonny and Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau, Nairobi, June 23, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Family Bank made a bold debut on the Nairobi Securities Exchange …
Family Bank hits Sh50 high on bullish Nairobi bourse debutThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterBritam is a leading diversified financial services group listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and operating in seven African markets. …
Britam pays Sh97.3 million to shield farmers and pastoralists from climate shocksThe Standard
NSE Market watch board during ringing of the bell ceremony at Nairobi Securities Exchange, September 4, 2019. …
Why Africa is struggling to grow its capital marketsCitizen Digital
… confidence in the bank's leadership, strategy and long-term growth prospects, as well as Absa's commitment to supporting Kenya's economy.Absa, South Africa's third-biggest lender by assets, said it intends to maintain Absa Bank Kenya's listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange …
Absa to raise Kenya unit stake via $238 million tender offerThe Standard
… JKP chief executive officer Dr Emmanuel Nzai confirmed the bond has been endorsed by the Capital Markets Authority and the Nairobi Securities Exchange."It is an instrument which can bring private sector participation and global finance which always trust a bond framework," Nzai s …
Coast counties unveil Sh156 billion blue economy plan to drive sustainable growthThe Standard
… The fund, which will list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on June 29, is Kenya's second dollar-denominated real estate investment trust.The promoter said it took up Sh1 billion ($7,458,000) units in exchange for the transfer of the initial asset. …
Kenya's first dollar-denominated green property fund oversubscribed as investors seek hard-currency returnsThe Standard
… The Nairobi Securities Exchange’s (NSE) performance should be compared with GDP growth. …
Budget 2026-27: The long and short of itCitizen Digital
… badi promise By Emmanuel Too June 11, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto with Treasury CS John Mbadi during the Kenya Pipeline IPO unveiling at the Nairobi Securities Exchange …
Budget 2026/27: No tax relief for workers earning below Ksh.30K despite Ruto, Mbadi promiseThe Nairobi Securities Exchange has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tether, a global fintech firm, to explore digital asset education, tokenization, and financial market innovation in Nairobi. NSE CEO Frank Mwiti said the partnership aligns with the exchange's 2025–2029 strategic plan to leverage technology and expand investor access.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi Securities Exchange has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tether, a global fintech firm, to explore digital asset education, tokenization, and financial market innovation in Nairobi. NSE CEO Frank Mwiti said the partnership aligns with the exchange's 2025–2029 strategic plan to leverage technology and expand investor access.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Esther Waititu, Safaricom's Chief Financial Services Officer, has spoken publicly following her departure announcement, saying "the time feels right for a new chapter" after nearly three years leading the company's financial services business, which includes M-PESA.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The British High Commissioner to Kenya says the UK is expanding its security partnership with Kenya to address cybercrime, artificial intelligence risks, and organised immigration crime, beyond traditional counterterrorism operations. The partnership, formalized in the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership signed in July 2025, aims to support Kenya's security priorities across the Horn of Africa region.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
The United Kingdom and Kenya have begun negotiations on a Digital Trade Agreement aimed at expanding cross-border digital commerce and reducing business barriers. The agreement is the next phase of the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership signed in July 2025, and is expected to simplify digital trade, support innovation and improve market access for both countries.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
One year after signing a Strategic Partnership, Kenya and the UK have seen bilateral trade exceed Sh340 billion for the first time, with British companies employing approximately 250,000 Kenyans and infrastructure projects expected to create over 100,000 jobs. The partnership includes flagship initiatives such as an infrastructure investment fund at the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Nairobi Railway City project, backed by approximately £150 million.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has established the National Infrastructure Fund with approximately Sh347 billion capitalised from partial privatisation of Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline Company, positioning it as one of Africa's largest pools of development capital. The Fund aims to mobilise long-term equity capital and systematically develop nationally significant infrastructure through commercially viable enterprises.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has urged private companies to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, saying it would unlock access to long-term capital and support business expansion, while offering benefits including increased liquidity, tax incentives, and improved corporate governance.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Treasury will receive a Sh244.2 billion cash injection after selling a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom Group through a block trade on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, effective June 30. The transaction increases Vodacom's stake in Safaricom to 55 per cent from 35 per cent, ending an era of State dominance in the telecom giant.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Treasury will receive Sh244.2 billion from the sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom Group in a transaction effective June 30, increasing Vodacom's stake to 55 per cent and ending State dominance in the telecom company.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Nairobi International Financial Centre certified 15 new companies expected to mobilise more than US$200 million in investment and create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs across sectors including digital finance, artificial intelligence, climate finance, and fintech.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange following a public offer that was 103.3 per cent subscribed, raising $30.815 million against a target of $29.832 million. The REIT offers investors access to institutional-grade commercial property within the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre Special Economic Zone with rental income in US dollars and aligns with global environmental, social and governance criteria.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Electricity Generating Company has increased its renewable energy development pipeline from 1,500MW to 5,500MW, driven by planned nuclear capacity (2GW), expanded hydro and geothermal opportunities, and rising regional demand for clean power. The expansion was announced alongside the company's inaugural Sustainability Report for the 2024/25 financial year.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →
Family Bank made its debut on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on Tuesday, reaching a high of Sh50 in early trading.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Britam paid Sh97.3 million in 2025 to support 402,681 farmers and pastoralists across East Africa recovering from climate-related shocks, with crop insurance claims reaching Sh80.4 million and livestock insurance claims at Sh16.9 million. The group's crop insurance coverage grew 83% year-on-year, covering 294,799 farmers in 2025 compared to 161,521 in 2024.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Capital markets executives from across Africa will congregate in Nairobi for the first time on the continent for the inaugural Africa Capital Week this August.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Absa Group plans to increase its stake in Absa Bank Kenya to as much as 85% through a $238 million tender offer, offering 34.50 Kenyan shillings per share to buy shares from minority investors. The South African bank says Kenya is strategically important and intends to maintain the bank's Nairobi Securities Exchange listing after the transaction.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six coastal counties under Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani have unveiled a $1.2 billion (Sh156 billion) blue economy multi-agency action plan for 2026 to 2030, focusing on sustainable investment in fisheries, ports, maritime transport, tourism and green energy. The plan was launched at the eleventh Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa and aims to drive sustainable economic growth and inclusive development across coastal counties.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT, a dollar-denominated real estate investment trust, was oversubscribed by 3 per cent, raising Sh4 billion against a subscription offer of Sh3.9 billion, reflecting investor appetite for hard-currency returns as the shilling faces pressure. The fund will list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on June 29 and expects to pay investors an annual return of about 8 per cent in dollars.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi delivered the 2026-27 budget speech at Parliament, addressing cost of living, employment, and growth, while highlighting achievements in economic growth, agriculture, health, and housing. The opinion piece critiques the budget's presentation and notes missing indicators such as productivity.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan workers earning below Ksh.30,000 monthly will not receive the anticipated PAYE tax exemption in the 2026/2027 Budget, despite promises by President Ruto and Treasury CS John Mbadi. The relief had been expected by more than one million employed Kenyans.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Family Bank has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by way of introduction, allowing current shareholders and other investors to trade the bank's shares and establishing a fair price for them.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Family Bank has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by way of introduction on June 23, 2026. The listing will allow current shareholders to trade shares and broaden investor participation without requiring the bank to raise additional capital.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's opinion column argues that while Kenya has skilled professionals running banks and complex institutions, few own the companies they operate. The constraint is access to capital at scale and structures enabling ownership conversion; SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) are proposed as one solution to support local ownership and help mid-sized firms with limited growth capital access or succession challenges.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto called on European investors to establish manufacturing industries in Kenya rather than exporting raw materials for processing elsewhere, citing clean energy availability and EU trade benefits. He made the remarks at a Kenya-Belgium Business Roundtable in Brussels while launching the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has called on European investors, particularly Belgian manufacturers, to establish industries in Kenya for local mineral processing using clean geothermal energy, citing Europe's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Kenya's duty-free access under the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement as competitive advantages.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Traders across East Africa lose billions in fees and delays because cross-border transactions are routed through New York and settled in US dollars instead of directly between regional partners, a high-level payments forum in Nairobi heard.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ordinary Kenyans can now invest in large infrastructure projects such as electricity, internet networks and renewable energy through the stock market after the Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund's listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Spearhead Africa Asset Management has listed the Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund (SAIF) on the NSE, raising KSh 3.4 billion from institutional investors including CPF Group and UK Government support. SAIF is a listed infrastructure debt fund that will invest in senior debt for private-sector-led projects across East Africa in sectors including renewable energy, digital infrastructure, logistics and electrification.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority and regulators in Tanzania and Uganda have approved an exemption allowing Japan's Asahi Group Holdings to proceed with its planned acquisition linked to East African Breweries PLC without making a mandatory takeover offer to shareholders.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TRIFIC SEZ has launched a Sh4.8 billion green dollar-denominated income real estate investment trust to fund the acquisition of a commercial tower and develop new sustainable buildings within the zone. The offer opens May 13 and closes June 12, 2026, with listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on June 23.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →