The Trading Room

Trading activity was heavily concentrated in a few counters on the NSE, with Kenya Pipeline Company leading the market after recording approximately 11 million shares traded.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) MPC signaled vigilance, noting it will continue monitoring global oil prices and second‑round effects on inflation.

Despite those calls by KBA, the balance of evidence points that CBK MPC will hold the current Central Bank Rate at 8.75.

Thakrar, who led WPP Scangroup for many years before stepping down in 2021, framed his campaign around five consecutive years of losses and a 62 percent decline in the company’s share price since his exit.

Global oil prices fell on Tuesday, with Brent crude near $93.5 and WTI at $88.7 per barrel. Easing Iran–Israel tensions, OPEC+ output changes, and Strait of Hormuz risks continue to drive volatility in energy markets.