The Nairobi Securities Exchange recorded a sharp rise in equity turnover, climbing 169.4 per cent to USD 11.1 million, with Safaricom Group shares accounting for the bulk of activity.
Foreign investors contributed 54.9 per cent of total market turnover, an increase from 40.9 per cent in the previous session, indicating stronger overseas participation.
The market closed with mixed results as the N10 index edged up 0.1 per cent, while the NSE 20 fell 0.2 per cent; the Nairobi All Share Index and NSE 25 Index were unchanged.
Safaricom was the most actively traded stock, representing 67.3 per cent of the day’s turnover and seeing its share price rise 0.9 per cent to KSh34.75, largely on foreign buying.
KCB Group advanced 0.8 per cent to KSh89.75, East African Breweries Limited slipped 0.7 per cent to KSh272.25, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya fell 0.3 per cent to KSh301.75, and Equity Group Holdings held steady at KSh99.25.
Home Afrika emerged as the top gainer, climbing 5.0 per cent to KSh1.05, while Kenya Pipeline Company was the leading laggard, dropping 5.4 per cent to KSh10.60, its lowest level since October 26, 2026.
Despite the surge in activity, foreign investors were net sellers, recording outflows of USD 3.4 million; EABL attracted the most foreign buying, whereas Safaricom led foreign selling.
The session underscored heightened market liquidity and a concentration of trading around Safaricom, even as foreign investors maintained a net selling stance amid mixed index movements.
