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Kenyan shilling on an upward trajectory boosting investor confidence
  • From January to March, investor confidence improved notably due to the stabilisation of the domestic currency (Kenyan Shilling), according to the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
  • The Capital Markets Soundness Report indicates a more stable shilling, which consequently positively influenced the equity markets, which improved compared to the quarter ending December 2023.
  • The four market indices, NSE20, NSE25, NASI, and NSE10, closed at 1752.43, 2975.42, 113.09, and 1155.41 points respectively, an increase from 1,501.16, 2,380.23, 92.11, and 907.51 points.

Kenyan shilling on the rise

Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) was among the top African performers in the first quarter of 2024, buoyed by improved investor confidence that reduced outflows.

From January to March, investor confidence improved notably due to the stabilisation of the domestic currency (Kenyan Shilling), according to the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).

The Capital Markets Soundness Report for the period under review indicates a more stable shilling, which consequently positively …