Mainland Chinese stocks edged higher on the day, as the Shanghai composite added 0.72% to about 3,316.42 while the Shenzhen component was fractionally higher at 13,293.33.

Tuskys has lost significant clout to rivals Naivas and newcomer Quickmart which has been on an expansion spree countrywide.

The dollar index rose 0.2% against its rivals, making gold more expensive for holders of other currencies

The derivatives market of the NSE had 1 contract valued at kes 29,000 in today’s trading session. 

Mr. Hansen will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.He succeeds Carlos Felipe Jaramillo who was appointed as the Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean region.