Secondary bond market on the Nairobi Securities Exchange posted a decline in activity during Thursday's session with bonds worth Kes 2.30 billion traded in 102 deals during today’s session

Oil prices were higher in the afternoon of Asia trading hours, with international benchmark Brent crude futures up 1.23% to $51.71 per barrel. U.S. crude futures gained 1.34% to $48.46 per barrel.

Southwest Airlines Co fell 1.5% after flagging a higher cash burn in the fourth quarter, as well as increased trip cancellations in December.

The derivatives market of the Nairobi Securities Exchange had 21 single stocks futures contracts valued at Kes 496,500 transacted

The Japanese yen traded at 103.40 per dollar, having seen levels around 104.1 against the greenback yesterday. The Australian dollar was at $0.7565 after trading at levels around $0.751 yesterday.