Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) investors have seen remarkable growth in their portfolios in Q3 2025, with the value of all stocks soaring by more than KES 370B or more than 15% to reach KES 2.78 Trillion in Q3 2025. The stellar performance of stocks during the third quarter of 2025 has significantly renewed and bolstered confidence in the bourse.
Key statistics, 30 Sep 2025 vs 30 Jun 2025
Top 3 counters:
- Sameer Africa: +234.8% to KES 15.00
- Express Kenya: +109.5% to KES 7.92
- Car & General: +85.0% to KES 38.85
Other select statistics:
- Market cap: KES 2.7845T on 30 Sep 2025 vs KES 2.4171T (KES 371.35B gain/15.2% gain)
- Number of shares traded: +8.6% to 24.8M
- Equity Turnover: -3.1% to KES 535.8M
- Total Equity Deals: +51.3% to 4,619
Investors Shift to Equities Amid Falling Rates
The rally in stock prices has been largely driven by a pivot among investors, triggered by a decline in interest rates that diminished the appeal of fixed-income assets like Treasury bills, Treasury bonds and cash deposits. As returns from these traditional safe havens waned, investments increasingly shifted to equities in pursuit of higher yields, this shift consequently sparked heightened demand for stocks listed at the NSE, fueling price appreciation and delivering substantial profits for shareholders.
Robust Trading Volumes Reflect Economic Optimism
