The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)

The NSE is Kenya’s primary securities exchange where stocks, bonds, derivatives, and REITs are traded. Established in 1954, the NSE provides a regulated environment where investors can buy and sell securities efficiently.

Core Functions:

• Listing of companies (Main Investment Market Segment, Alternative Investment Market, and Growth Enterprise Market Segment)
• Facilitating trades in listed securities.
• Price discovery is based on market supply and demand.
• Promoting transparency through real-time data and disclosure rules.

Recent Developments:

• Launched NEXT Derivatives Market in 2019.
• Offers the Ibuka Program to nurture companies before listing.
• Mobile-based retail investing has increased accessibility.