KCB Leads Nairobi Session: KES 42.30, +2.1% on July 13, 2026
KCB rose 2.1% to KES 42.30, EQTY up 1.8% to 51.20, while SCOM eased 0.3% to 12.45 amid thin turnover of KES 725,664,371.64.
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- Market Pulse KCB led the Nairobi session, rising 2.1% to KES 42.30.
- The NASI closed at 229.05 points, up 0.58%, while the NSE 20 climbed to 3,842.96, up 0.78%.
- Turnover stood at KES 725,664,371.64 with 25,242,683 shares traded.
Market Pulse KCB led the Nairobi session, rising 2.1% to KES 42.30. The NASI closed at 229.05 points, up 0.58%, while the NSE 20 climbed to 3,842.96, up 0.78%. Turnover stood at KES 725,664,371.64 with 25,242,683 shares traded. There was no confirmed net foreign flow data for 13-Jul-2026; last week saw outflows totaling about KES 1.18 billion, led by Safaricom and banks.
Top Movers KCB — KES 42.30, +2.1% EQTY — KES 51.20, +1.8% SCOM — KES 12.45, -0.3% KPLC — KES 4.20, +0.5% DTB — KES 38.50, 0.0%
Sector Trends Banks clearly led the session with gains: KCB +2.1% to KES 42.30 and EQTY +1.8% to KES 51.20. The sector’s uplift helped support the NASI move amid thin activity. Telcos traded sideways to softer: SCOM -0.3% to KES 12.45, with volume remaining light and no clear trend emerging. Energy names posted modest gains: KPLC +0.5% to KES 4.20 as the environment kept rate expectations in focus.
Risks AIB bond issuance streak has piled up to 7 filings in 5 days, potentially tightening liquidity in the short run. The session remains thin; investors were advised to avoid illiquid counters such as CRWN and LBTY to manage liquidity and price risk. The Central Bank of Kenya’s rate at 8.75% continues to shape expectations ahead of MPC minutes; traders will watch for any hawkish tilt.
What to watch tomorrow MPC minutes release scheduled for 17-Jul-2026; a hawkish tone could influence rate expectations and bank equities. NASI resistance at 229.05 points; a breakout would require turnover above 28 million shares to confirm momentum. Satrix Kenya ETF listing expected by Q3-2026; monitor for potential foreign inflows that could aid liquidity and flows into Nairobi.
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