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NSE Stocks: Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Institutional-grade bridge to the NSE registry. Trade 60+ listed equities with USD settlement — no local broker or KES account required.
Market summary
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is Kenya’s primary equities market. mystocks.africa tracks live pricing for 6 featured Nairobi Securities Exchange listings with USD settlement and no local broker required. As of 2026-07-04, Equity Group Holdings (EQTY.KE) leads featured movers at KES 87.00, +25.6% over the past ~93 days, per mystocks.africa tracking data.
Regulated Framework
mystocks.africa holds South African regulatory permissions under FSCA licence FSP 52040 (via TanFox Pty Ltd). Orders are executed by licensed broker-dealer partners in each local market.
Direct Market Nodes
Direct API bridges to the Nairobi Securities Exchange dealing rooms via licensed broker-dealer partners across the region.
Modern Settlement
Unified liquidity nodes allowing instant funding and settlement via international wire or blockchain stablecoins.
Featured Kenya Listings.
Primary liquidity drivers currently active on our regional trading terminal.
Nairobi Securities Exchange Featured Listings: Live Performance
| Listing | Symbol | Last Price | Change (~90d) | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom PLC | SCOM.KE | KES 34.20 | +20.0% | Telecommunications |
| KCB Group | KCB.KE | KES 78.50 | +15.0% | Financials |
| East African Breweries | EABL.KE | KES 270.50 | +8.2% | Consumer Goods |
| Equity Group Holdings | EQTY.KE | KES 87.00 | +25.6% | Financials |
| Standard Chartered Kenya | SCBK.KE | KES 339.00 | +1.2% | Financial Services |
| Co-operative Bank of Kenya | COOP.KE | KES 34.80 | +21.3% | Financials |
Prices as of 2026-07-04. Source: mystocks.africa market tracking. Figures are last tracked values, not real-time quotes. A change of “—” means no verified price history is available for that listing.
Safaricom PLC (SCOM.KE) is a Telecommunications listing on the NSE. It was last tracked at KES 34.20 as of 2026-07-04, up +20.0% over the past ~90 days, according to mystocks.africa tracking data.
KCB Group (KCB.KE) is a Financials listing on the NSE. It was last tracked at KES 78.50 as of 2026-07-04, up +15.0% over the past ~90 days, according to mystocks.africa tracking data.
East African Breweries (EABL.KE) is a Consumer Goods listing on the NSE. It was last tracked at KES 270.50 as of 2026-07-04, up +8.2% over the past ~93 days, according to mystocks.africa tracking data.
Equity Group Holdings (EQTY.KE) is a Financials listing on the NSE. It was last tracked at KES 87.00 as of 2026-07-04, up +25.6% over the past ~93 days, according to mystocks.africa tracking data.
Standard Chartered Kenya (SCBK.KE) is a Financial Services listing on the NSE. It was last tracked at KES 339.00 as of 2026-07-04, up +1.2% over the past ~90 days, according to mystocks.africa tracking data.
Co-operative Bank of Kenya (COOP.KE) is a Financials listing on the NSE. It was last tracked at KES 34.80 as of 2026-07-04, up +21.3% over the past ~90 days, according to mystocks.africa tracking data.
Exchange Environment: Nairobi Securities Exchange
Institutional Profile: Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is a leading African Exchange based in Kenya, one of the fastest-growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 1954, it serves as the primary capital market infrastructure for East Africa, listing equities, bonds, and derivatives across banking, telecoms, and consumer sectors.
Established in 1954, the NSE has grown into one of Africa's leading capital markets, providing a regulated marketplace for equity, fixed income, and exchange-traded fund listings. The exchange is governed by Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya and operates under internationally recognised listing standards that protect investor rights and ensure market transparency.
NSE Market at a Glance
Listed Companies
60+
Founded
1954
Trading Hours
09:00 – 15:00 EAT (GMT+3)
Settlement
T+2
Base Currency
KES
City
Nairobi
Sectors Available on the NSE
The Nairobi Securities Exchange spans 3 primary sectors, giving international investors diversified exposure to Kenya's economic growth drivers. Through MyStocks.Africa, you can build sector-specific or blended portfolios of NSE equities settled entirely in USD.
Trading Environment & Market Mechanics
Kenya is the economic and financial hub of East Africa. Its capital markets are characterized by robust telecommunications, banking, and consumer goods sectors. Nairobi serves as the region's primary financial gateway, connecting East African corporate giants to global capital.
Operations on the Nairobi Securities Exchange are governed by Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya, enforcing listing standards and trading protocols that ensure equitable access for retail and institutional investors alike. All NSE orders routed through MyStocks.Africa are executed by licensed local dealing members and settled through the official central securities depository.
- Settlement: T+2 via CSD
- Currency: KES · USD settlement via MyStocks
- Hours: 09:00 – 15:00 EAT (GMT+3)
- Regulation: Capital Markets Authority
How to Buy NSE Stocks via MyStocks.Africa
Access the Nairobi Securities Exchange in five steps — no local bank account, no KES currency exposure, and no on-the-ground broker required.
Register Free Account
Sign up at mystocks.africa in under 2 minutes. Your account is your gateway to all NSE listings.
Complete KYC
Upload a government ID and proof of address. Our compliance engine unlocks your NSE trading node after verification.
Fund in USD
Deposit via bank wire, card, or mobile money. The platform converts to KES at live spot rates on execution.
Search NSE Tickers
Find any Nairobi Securities Exchange listed stock in the Market Hub by name, ticker, or sector.
Execute & Track
Submit your order at the live quote. Track your holdings, dividends, and USD valuation from your dashboard.
Investment Risk Disclosure
Investing in NSE-listed equities involves currency risk, emerging market volatility, and liquidity risk. The KES/ USD exchange rate fluctuates and may affect the value of your holdings. All capital is at risk. Review our Risk Disclosure before investing.
Featured Listings on the NSE
Key equities available for purchase through the MyStocks.Africa trading terminal.
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NSE Listed Companies
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed companies available on mystocks.africa are shown below. Each company links to its canonical company profile, with supporting quote, buy and answer pages available from that profile.
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