Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
Utilities|Kenya
Company Profile
The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc (Kenya Power) owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in Kenya and sells electricity to over 9 million customers as of 2026.
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What is Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc?
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc (KPLC.KE) is a Utilities company listed on NSE in Kenya. This company profile summarizes its issuer details, fundamentals, market links and investor access routes on mystocks.africa.
Issuer Snapshot
Fundamentals
Current Share Price
KSh17.60
Market Cap
KSh32.80B
P/E Ratio
1.32x
EPS
KSh12.7594
Dividend Yield
6.55%
Dividend/Share
KSh1.1
Shares Outstanding
1,950,000,000
Share Performance
1W
+5.00%
1M
-2.89%
3M
+23.10%
6M
+22.20%
YTD
+23.50%
1Y
+153.00%
Company Details
Website
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Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc Frequently Asked Questions
How can I buy Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc (KPLC.KE) shares?
You can buy Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc (KPLC.KE) shares on mystocks.africa. Open an account, complete KYC verification, fund your USD account, and place an order from as little as USD 10 — no local broker or Kenya bank account required.
What exchange is Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc listed on?
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc (KPLC.KE) is listed on the NSE in Kenya. mystocks.africa provides direct access to NSE listings with USD settlement.
What sector does Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc operate in?
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc (KPLC.KE) operates in the Utilities sector. You can review its profile and invest in KPLC.KE on mystocks.africa.
Can I invest in KPLC.KE from outside Kenya?
Yes. mystocks.africa lets global and diaspora investors access NSE listings including KPLC.KE through a single digital account with USD settlement, so you do not need an on-the-ground presence in Kenya.
What is the minimum investment in Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc?
You can invest in KPLC.KE from as little as USD 10 on mystocks.africa, subject to the prevailing share price on the NSE. A standard 0.75% platform fee applies to executions.
Does Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc pay dividends?
If Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc declares a dividend, the proceeds are credited to your mystocks.africa USD account after any applicable withholding tax for Kenya. Dividend history and declarations, when available, are shown on the portfolio dashboard.
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