The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 536.82 points, or 1.96%, to 27,989.48, the S&P 500 gained 54.54 points, or 1.64%, to 3,390.01 and the Nasdaq Composite added 186.02 points, or 1.68%, to 11,271.27.

“We are keen to enter these key East African markets with substantial market share at the outset and JHL is the best partner to help us achieve this ambition in East Africa.”

There was 1 contract valued at kes 39,000 concluded on the derivative market of the NSE.

“NPL increases were noted in the real estate, personal, transport and communication sectors due to subdued business environment,” Dr. Njoroge said.

Volume on U.S. exchanges was 8.31 billion shares, compared with the 9.99 billion average over the last 20 trading days.