NSE:SCOM
Kenya's largest telco and the operator of M-Pesa, and the most heavily traded counter on the NSE.
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Safaricom’s M-PESA-driven earnings narrative wires through 90-day filings: a 1.15 KES dividend, steady trading, and a looming macro/regulatory backdrop that could swing the stock.
Foreign outflows persisted, led by Safaricom and banks, in a thin session with limited confirmed flows and muted small-cap activity.
Foreign investors posted outflows of KSh 1.18bn in week 1 of Sep as Safaricom and banks led selling, while a thin session kept liquidity light.
Banks and Safaricom led declines as foreign outflows persisted in week 1 of September, leaving the NSE in a cautious, low-volume session and signaling a cautious week ahead for traders.
Foreign outflows dominated the week’s start, pressuring Safaricom and banks as NASI steadies around 255.30 and turnover stays robust.
Safaricom's M-Pesa economics and dividend cadence are shaping margins, while a government stake sale and liquidity signals tilt near-term stock dynamics.
Thin session on the NSE with no confirmed foreign flows. Watch **Safaricom** and banks for any intraday moves as liquidity stays thin.
AIB bond filings signal debt-market action as the NSE drifts in a thin session; no confirmed foreign flows yet, with Safaricom and banks as likely drivers if flows emerge.
CMA granted exemption for the Vodacom-Safaricom deal, enabling a stake up to 54.94% in a KES 272b transaction; Safaricom dividend of 1.15 per share noted.
CMA exemption in the Vodacom-Safaricom deal lifts sentiment as PORT jumps 9.25% to 109.25.
Safaricom’s SCOM rose as CMA granted exemption for the Vodacom-Safaricom deal, paving the way for a 54.94% stake valued at KES 272 billion.
Learn how **SCOM**’s P/E of 18.2x, **EQTY**’s 5.75 dividend, and **Vodacom-Safaricom**’s KES 272b deal impact your portfolio.
CMA exemption on the Vodacom–Safaricom deal supported equities as **PORT** jumped 9.25% to 109.25, with top movers and dividend news shaping the session.
Safaricom (SCOM) declared a 1.15 KES dividend with book closure on 4 August 2026, while foreign inflows reached 21.62 Mn KES on 1-2 July.
The Nairobi market posted marginal gains with Safaricom supporting inflows ahead of its dividend while foreign selling kept liquidity choppy across banks and other big names.
Safaricom’s revenue growth masks margin erosion and regulatory risks as Ethiopia expansion weighs on profitability.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange ended the session with modest gains in financials offset by a pullback in telecoms and select blue chips.
A comprehensive look at Safaricom's valuation, M-Pesa's expansion into Ethiopia, and whether the stock still offers upside at current levels.
Uchumi leads gains in a thin NSE session as selective names drive breadth higher; Eveready and ABSA lift, while QMRT wobbles, signaling liquidity-driven moves.
NASI rose 1.89% as banks steadied in a thin Nairobi session; turnover stayed subdued and foreign flows were not confirmed.
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CGEN climbs 9.93% to lead the gainers in a thin session as banks anchor activity; investors await NCBA–Nedbank updates and the H1’26 earnings note.
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Thin session with no confirmed foreign flows; expect **SCOM** and banks to drive intraday moves if flows emerge, per NSEinsider's Kenyan Market Report.
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The Nairobi Securities Exchange saw muted activity on 29 July 2026, with the NASI up 0.35% as banks led trading but foreign outflows of KES 300.7m capped gains.
The NSE 20 closed at **3,997.50**, up **0.34%**, with NASI at **233.47**, as gains were driven by financials and a telco-led rally in a thin session.
IMH jumped 5.34% to KES 69.00 on strong buying, while NSE20 closed at 3,901.24 with turnover of KES 725.66M.
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.
The NSE All-Share Index (NASI) rose 0.12% to 229.051 on turnover of KES 725.66M, with **SCOM** dividend filings driving selective interest.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange saw muted trading on July 7 with turnover at KES 488.4 million and no clear foreign flows.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange closed modestly up on Friday, driven by selective buying in large caps amid light foreign participation.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange retreated slightly as investors locked in profits following a strong rally in June.
The market started on a subdued note with NASI up 0.6% and NSE20 up 0.34% amid limited turnover and no confirmed foreign flows.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange saw thin trading on Friday, with limited movement in key stocks and no clear sector leadership.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange saw muted trading with turnover at KES 1.18B, as investors await dividend payouts and central bank signals.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange remained range-bound this week as falling bond yields failed to lift equities decisively.
A practical guide to earnings, cash flow, growth, and margin of safety for Kenyan retail investors.
Delayed official data leaves equity traders in the dark while corporate actions and fixed income dominate attention.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange held firm this week as Stanbic Bank’s FY2025 results buoyed investor confidence despite limited market data access.
Position sizing keeps small losses from becoming portfolio disasters on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange opened the week with thin trading but key corporate actions and bond activity kept investors engaged.
Kenya’s equity market saw selective momentum in consumer and financial stocks, though broader index data remained unreported.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange saw muted activity today, with institutional focus shifting to AIB bond issuances and upcoming dividends.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange saw muted activity this week with bond yields stable and equities lacking clear direction amid thin volumes.
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The Nairobi Securities Exchange closed mixed on June 3, with financials leading gains while Safaricom dragged telecoms lower after recent rallies.
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The Nairobi Securities Exchange saw selective momentum in consumer and financial stocks, though broader index data remained unpublished.
The Nairobi All-Share Index closed the week higher, driven by renewed investor interest in KCB, Equity, and Co-operative Bank. Here's what moved the market.
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