The principal stock exchange in Kenya where shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold.
A Banking Award for Co-op, a Fintech Prize for Ziidi Trader, and a Bigger Story Behind Both
Co-operative Bank of Kenya received the SME Bank of the Year award at the African Banker Awards. Ziidi Trader was named Fintech of the Year, showcasing the integration of mobile financial services with capital markets.
I&M Bank Opens NSE Trading for MTN After Heavy Investor Demand
I&M Bank's medium-term note listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange marks a significant milestone for the bank. Investor applications for the note reached Sh23.2 billion, significantly exceeding the planned Sh10 billion.
Nairobi Securities Exchange plans dedicated tech board to lure startups
Nairobi Securities Exchange is planning a dedicated technology board to attract VC-backed startups. NSE aims to change the perception of being a platform solely for blue-chip companies.
Safaricom Partners with the Nairobi Securities Exchange to Launch a New Platform
Safaricom and the Nairobi Securities Exchange launched Ziidi Trader on the M-PESA app. Ziidi Trader allows Kenyans to buy and sell listed shares directly from their mobile phones.
Kenya Bets on M-Pesa to Attract Retail Investors
The NSE is pivoting to a mobile-first strategy to increase retail investor participation. Integration with mobile money platforms like M-Pesa aims to convert millions of phone users into active retail investors.
