Listed Companies
Discover comprehensive profiles, historical context, and investor suitability metrics for businesses listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
ABSA Bank Kenya Plc
ABSA Bank Kenya (formerly Barclays Bank of Kenya) is a subsidiary of ABSA Group Limited of South Africa, itself part of the broader Barclays legacy. It offers retail, business, and corporate banking, with a growing digital banking platform. The bank has been undergoing a brand transition and strategic reinvention since separating from Barclays in 2020.
ARM Cement Plc
ARM Cement (formerly Athi River Mining) was a cement and lime manufacturer that went into receivership in 2018 following an inability to service debts. Trading of shares has been suspended since then. ARM is included in the sector listing but is effectively non-operational.
ARM Cement Plc
ARM Cement (formerly Athi River Mining) was a cement and lime manufacturer that went into receivership in 2018 following an inability to service debts. Trading of shares has been suspended since then. ARM is included in the sector listing but is effectively non-operational.
Bamburi Cement Plc
Bamburi Cement was Kenya's largest cement manufacturer, listed on the NSE since 1970. In December 2024, Amsons Industries (Tanzania) acquired 96.54% of Bamburi at KSh 65 per share. The company was delisted/suspended in February 2025, ending 55 years of NSE listing.
British American Tobacco Kenya Plc
BAT Kenya is the Kenyan subsidiary of British American Tobacco PLC (London), one of the world's largest tobacco companies. It manufactures and distributes cigarettes for the Kenyan and export markets, with export sales accounting for roughly half of revenue. It has been listed on the NSE since 1969 and is one of the exchange's most consistent dividend-paying companies.
BOC Kenya Plc
BOC Kenya is the listed Kenyan arm of BOC Holdings (now part of Linde PLC, the world's largest industrial gases company). It manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, and special gases including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and acetylene, as well as welding products. The company serves hospitals, manufacturing, and construction industries.
Britam Holdings Plc
Britam is Kenya's No. 1 life insurer and No. 2 general insurer, operating across 7 African countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique, and Malawi. It provides life insurance, general insurance, asset management, pension administration, and health solutions. The company recently celebrated its 60th anniversary.
East African Cables Plc
East African Cables manufactures and distributes electrical cables in Kenya and the region. It has been listed on the NSE since 1970. The share has been suspended from trading pending resolution of financial difficulties.
Carbacid Investments Plc
Carbacid is Kenya's only listed carbon dioxide (CO2) gas processor and seller. It captures CO2 as a by-product from industrial processes and supplies it to beverage manufacturers, food processors, and other industrial users. The company has operations in 13 African countries. It attempted to acquire BOC Kenya over several years, but ultimately walked away from the deal in 2025.
Car & General (K) Ltd
Car & General (C&G) distributes motor vehicles, agricultural equipment, generators, and other industrial machinery in Kenya and the region. It distributes brands including Yanmar (agricultural), Perkims, and various vehicle brands. The company has a solid operational track record and pays a regular small dividend.
CIC Insurance Group Limited
CIC Insurance Group is backed by the co-operative movement in Kenya, with approximately 60% of shares owned by co-operative societies and unions. It offers general insurance, life assurance, and asset management across Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Malawi. CIC is popular among retail NSE investors due to its low share price and cooperative backing.
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited
Co-operative Bank is Kenya's third-largest bank by assets, owned partly by the co-operative movement (the Co-operative Holdings Corporation and co-operative societies hold a majority stake). With over 180 branches and 630+ ATMs, it serves approximately 9 million customers. The bank launched its first-ever interim dividend in 2024, signalling maturing financial confidence.
Crown Paints Kenya Plc
Crown Paints Kenya is the market leader in paints and coatings in Kenya, producing interior and exterior decorative paints, industrial coatings, and automotive finishes. It is majority-owned by Crown Berger Group (UK/South Africa). The company serves the construction, industrial, and consumer markets.
Centum Investment Company Plc
Centum is East Africa's leading listed investment company, holding a diversified portfolio of private equity, real estate, and quoted equity investments. Founded in 1967 (as ICDC Investment Company), it is listed on the NSE and cross-listed on the USE. Key portfolio holdings include: Two Rivers development (Nairobi), Vipingo SEZ (Mombasa), Pearl Marina Estates (Uganda), Isuzu East Africa (17.8% stake), Sidian Bank, and GenAfrica Asset Managers.
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) is a regional bank with operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Burundi. It has a strong presence in trade finance, SME banking, and corporate lending. The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a significant shareholder, lending the bank an ethos of long-term development-oriented banking.
Eaagads Limited
Eaagads is a coffee grower listed on the NSE AIMS (alternative market). It was established in 1946. The company grows coffee on estates in central Kenya.
East African Breweries Plc
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is the region's premier alcoholic beverages company, majority-owned by Diageo (one of the world's largest spirits and beer groups). Its brands include Tusker, Pilsner, Guinness, Senator, Uganda Waragi, Smirnoff Ice, Johnnie Walker, and Tanqueray. Operations span Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
East African Portland Cement Company Plc
East African Portland Cement (Blue Triangle) is the second-largest cement manufacturer in Kenya, majority-owned by the Government of Kenya (25% direct, plus ARM Cement's government-linked stake). It has been operating since 1933 and listed on the NSE in 1972. The company paid a rare dividend of KSh 1.00 in early 2025 after years of losses.
Equity Group Holdings Plc
Equity Group is Kenya's largest bank by customer numbers and market capitalisation, serving over 20 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, DRC, and Ethiopia. Known for its financial inclusion model, M-Akiba digital banking, and aggressive pan-African expansion.
Eveready East Africa Ltd
Eveready East Africa distributes Energizer batteries, lighting products, and related consumer goods in East Africa. The company has been loss-making for years and its share price has declined from its 2006 IPO price of KSh 9.80 to approximately KSh 1 or below.
Flame Tree Group Holdings Ltd
Flame Tree Group is a regional manufacturing and trading company operating across Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and the UAE. Its product range spans plastic water tanks, mobile toilets, cosmetics, snacks, spices, PVC pipes, and school furniture. The company claims market leadership in water tanks in Kenya and Ethiopia, and 80% of the glycerine market in Rwanda.
Home Afrika Limited
Home Afrika is a real estate development and investment company focused on affordable and middle-income housing in Kenya. It listed on the NSE in 2013 and has been struggling financially since then. The share price hit a 52-week high of KSh 1.12 in 2025 before retreating.
Homeboyz Entertainment Plc
Homeboyz Entertainment operates radio stations and entertainment businesses in Kenya. It is a micro-cap stock with minimal trading activity. Very limited financial disclosure is available for investment analysis.
HF Group Plc
HF Group (formerly Housing Finance Company of Kenya) is a mortgage-focused financial institution that has been diversifying into mainstream banking. It operates through HFC Limited (banking), property development, and bancassurance. The company has been on a multi-year turnaround, seeking to rebuild capital after years of losses, and completed a major KSh 4.6 billion rights issue in late 2024.
Laptrust Imara Income-REIT (ILAM Fahari Successor)
The Laptrust Imara Income-REIT (formerly ILAM Fahari I-REIT) is Kenya's only listed REIT, providing exposure to commercial real estate income. Managed by ICEA LION Asset Management, it holds commercial properties and distributes rental income as dividends. Paid a KSh 0.38 dividend in 2024.
I&M Holdings Plc
I&M Holdings is a mid-sized regional bank operating in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and Mauritius. It has been recognised for fast earnings growth and a focused regional expansion strategy. The bank targets the upper-SME and corporate segments, and has been one of the standout performers in the listed banking sector.
Jubilee Holdings Limited
Jubilee Holdings is East Africa's premier insurance group and the region's No. 1 health insurer. It operates across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Mauritius, and Pakistan. The group offers general insurance, life insurance, health insurance, and asset management through its subsidiaries.
Kapchorua Tea Kenya Plc
Kapchorua Tea is a tea plantation and processing company based in Nandi Hills, Kenya. It has been producing tea since 1869. It is listed on the AIMS (Alternative Investment Market Segment) of the NSE. In 2025, the company announced a 1:1 bonus share issue alongside its dividend.
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KCB Group is the largest bank in East Africa by assets, operating across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the DRC. With over 500 branches and digital banking platforms, KCB serves millions of retail, SME, and corporate customers.
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Plc (KenGen)
KenGen is East Africa's largest power generation company, supplying approximately 60% of Kenya's electricity. It has 1,786 MW of installed capacity, of which 95% comes from renewable sources — geothermal, hydro, and wind. Government of Kenya owns 70%; public investors hold 30%. KenGen is also Africa's leading geothermal developer and the world's 7th-largest geothermal producer.
Kenya Re-Insurance Corporation Limited
Kenya Re is Kenya's national reinsurer and the only listed reinsurer on the NSE. Founded in 1970, it is the oldest reinsurer in Eastern and Central Africa and operates across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, serving over 80 markets. The Government of Kenya holds 60% of shares.
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc
Kenya Power is the national electricity distributor, purchasing power in bulk from KenGen and IPPs and distributing it to 10+ million customers across Kenya. It is majority-owned by the Government of Kenya and operates the national grid spanning 47,035 km of transmission and distribution lines.
Kenya Airways Plc
Kenya Airways (KQ) is Kenya's national carrier and the flag airline of East Africa. It operates 56+ destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. The airline has been government-backed through multiple financial crises, with the government owning approximately 48% and KLM (Dutch airline) holding about 7%. Project Kifaru (the turnaround strategy launched in 2020) has been the driving force of the recovery.
Kakuzi Plc
Kakuzi is Kenya's largest avocado exporter and one of the NSE's most diversified agricultural companies. Products include avocados, blueberries, macadamia nuts, commercial forestry, and livestock. It is listed on the main investment segment and has an international reputation for premium export-quality produce.
Kurwitu Ventures Limited
Kurwitu Ventures is Kenya's first Sharia-compliant investment company listed on the NSE, designed to attract Islamic investors into the capital markets. It is AIMS- listed and trades at KSh 1,500 per share — the highest nominal share price on the NSE.
Kurwitu Ventures Limited
Kurwitu Ventures is Kenya's first Sharia-compliant investment company listed on the NSE, designed to attract Islamic investors into the capital markets. It is AIMS- listed and trades at KSh 1,500 per share — the highest nominal share price on the NSE.
Laptrust Imara Income-REIT (ILAM Fahari Successor)
The Laptrust Imara Income-REIT (formerly ILAM Fahari I-REIT) is Kenya's only listed REIT, providing exposure to commercial real estate income. Managed by ICEA LION Asset Management, it holds commercial properties and distributes rental income as dividends. Paid a KSh 0.38 dividend in 2024.
Liberty Kenya Holdings Limited
Liberty Kenya Holdings is the Kenyan arm of Liberty Holdings (South Africa), operating through Liberty Life Assurance Kenya and Liberty General Insurance. It focuses on life insurance, health insurance, and investment-linked products. Total assets stand at approximately KSh 48 billion.
Limuru Tea Plc
Limuru Tea is a tea cultivation and processing company located in Limuru, near Nairobi. It is AIMS-listed with extremely low trading volumes. The company paid a KSh 1.00 dividend in early 2024.
Longhorn Publishers Plc
Longhorn Publishers is Kenya's leading educational publisher, supplying textbooks and learning materials to primary and secondary schools. It is particularly important in Kenya's education sector and benefits from government curriculum implementation.
Mumias Sugar Company Ltd
Mumias Sugar Company was Kenya's largest sugar miller, producing approximately 42% of national output at its peak. It was placed under receivership by KCB Bank in September 2019 following failure to service debts of approximately KSh 12.5 billion. Trading of Mumias shares on the NSE was suspended indefinitely and the company has been on the delisting watchlist since.
Nairobi Business Ventures Plc
Nairobi Business Ventures is a small GEMS-listed commercial real estate company. It owns and leases commercial property in Nairobi. The share price trades in the KSh 1.50-4.56 range and has been one of the NSE's most speculative micro-caps.
NCBA Group Plc
NCBA Group was formed from the merger of NIC Group and Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) in 2019, creating one of East Africa's largest financial services groups. It claims 60 million+ customers — the largest by number in Africa — largely through its M-Shwari and Fuliza digital lending platforms. The group operates in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ivory Coast, and Ghana.
Nation Media Group Plc
Nation Media Group is East Africa's largest private media house, owned primarily by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (44.66% stake). It publishes the Daily Nation, Business Daily, The East African, and Taifa Leo, and operates NTV (television) and Nation FM (radio). It is cross-listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) and the Rwanda Stock Exchange.
Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc
The NSE Plc is uniquely listed on its own exchange. Established in 1954 and demutualised in 2014, it earns revenue from transaction levies, listing fees, data vending, and market infrastructure. Share price surged +237% in 2025 — one of the NSE's top performers. For FY2025, it declared a KSh 1.00 first-and-final dividend, up from KSh 0.16 in FY2024.
NewGold Issuer Ltd (Gold ETF)
NewGold is a gold-backed Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) listed on the NSE. Each unit is backed by physical gold stored in secure vaults. It provides Kenyan investors with direct exposure to international gold prices, hedging against inflation and currency risk.
Olympia Capital Holdings Limited
Olympia Capital Holdings is a diversified investment holding company involved in real estate, manufacturing, and financial services investments. Share price trades in the KSh 1.91-7.12 range.
Kenya Orchards Ltd
Kenya Orchards is a fruit processing and marketing company, originally focused on juice production and canned fruits. It is a very small, thinly-traded company with
Sasini Plc
Sasini is one of Kenya's oldest and most diversified agricultural companies, producing both tea and coffee. It also has diversified agricultural interests. It is listed on the main NSE segment. The company has a modest but consistent dividend history.
Stanbic Holdings Plc
Stanbic Holdings is the local arm of the Standard Bank Group, one of Africa's largest banks headquartered in South Africa. It operates through Stanbic Bank Kenya and SBG Securities, offering corporate and investment banking, personal banking, insurance, and stockbroking. The bank is particularly strong in trade finance, foreign exchange, and corporate advisory.
WPP ScanGroup Plc
WPP ScanGroup is Sub-Saharan Africa's largest marketing and communications group, 57% owned by WPP PLC (London). It operates advertising agencies (Ogilvy, JWT), media firms (GroupM, Mindshare), PR (Hill & Knowlton), and digital marketing across 25 African countries.
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is the local subsidiary of the London- headquartered Standard Chartered PLC, one of the world's largest international banks. Operating since 1911, it focuses on corporate and investment banking, wealth management, and premium consumer banking. The bank hosts the regional Shared Service Centre supporting operations in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa.
Safaricom Plc
Safaricom is Kenya's largest company by market capitalisation, a dominant telecoms provider, and the creator of M-Pesa — the world's most successful mobile money platform. Founded in 1997 and listed on the NSE in 2008, Safaricom controls 65% of Kenya's mobile subscribers and processes billions of dollars in M-Pesa transactions annually. In 2022, Safaricom led a consortium to launch operations in Ethiopia, Africa's second-most- populous country. As of December 2025, Vodacom Group (South Africa) agreed to acquire an additional 20% stake for $2.1 billion, raising its ownership to 55% and taking majority control.
Standard Group Plc
Standard Group publishes The Standard newspaper and operates KTN television channels. Like Nation Media, it faces the structural challenge of print media decline. The group has been loss-making or marginally profitable in recent years. Share price trades in the KSh 5.20-7.00 range.
Sanlam Kenya Plc (Sanlam Allianz Holdings)
Sanlam Kenya (now rebranded as Sanlam Allianz Holdings following a strategic partnership) is the Kenyan arm of Sanlam Group, one of South Africa's largest financial services companies. It recently completed a KSh 3.3 billion rights issue to repay debt to Stanbic Bank, reducing leverage and improving financial flexibility.
Sameer Africa Plc
Sameer Africa distributes tyres, batteries, and vehicle accessories in Kenya. It has been on a long-term decline since losing the Firestone/Bridgestone distribution franchise to other players. The share price gained approximately 400-453% in 2025 from its low base.
Trans-Century Plc
Trans-Century is an infrastructure investment company that has been under trading suspension on the NSE (shown as 'S' in price lists). The company has been on the NSE troubled companies list due to financial difficulties. Its shares are effectively illiquid.
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya Plc
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya (formerly Total Kenya) is the Kenyan subsidiary of TotalEnergies SE, the world's fourth-largest energy group. It markets, distributes, and sells petroleum products, LPG, lubricants, and aviation fuel through 176+ service stations and depots. It is Kenya's third-largest petroleum marketer. The company celebrated its 70th anniversary in Kenya in 2024.
TPS Eastern Africa (Serena Hotels) Ltd
TPS Eastern Africa owns and manages the Serena Hotels chain across East and Central Africa — covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Mozambique, and Pakistan. It is majority-owned by the Aga Khan Tourism Promotion Services and is one of Africa's premier luxury hospitality brands. The company has paid a modest but consistent first- and-final dividend.
Uchumi Supermarket Plc
Uchumi was once Kenya's leading supermarket chain, listed since 1992. After years of losses, mismanagement, and branch closures, the company shrank to a shadow of itself. In 2025, however, two events catalysed a dramatic share price rally: news of a deal to clear debts, and the fact that rental income from tenants (including China Square) drove the company to a profit for the first time in 11 years.
Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd
Uchumi Supermarkets is a Kenyan retail chain that has struggled with insolvency for several years. Trading is currently suspended. Included for completeness only; not suitable for investment at this time.
Umeme Limited
Umeme was Uganda's dominant electricity distributor, holding a 20-year distribution concession from the government. The company was cross-listed on the NSE (Kenya) and USE (Uganda) since 2012. Its concession expired on 31 March 2025, ending its core business. The company is now in a post-concession wind-down, pursuing arbitration against the Ugandan government for a disputed buyout amount of approximately USD 292 million.
Unga Group Plc
Unga Group is one of Kenya's oldest companies, a leading flour miller and animal feed manufacturer with over 117 years of history. Its brands include Jogoo maize meal, Exe wheat flour, Hostess, Pendo, and UNGA Farmcare animal feeds. Strategic alliance partner Seaboard Corporation (US) provides technical support and procurement capabilities. Operations span Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
Williamson Tea Kenya Plc
Williamson Tea is one of Kenya's largest tea estate companies. It grows, processes, and sells black tea, primarily for export. It is AIMS-listed. In 2025, like Kapchorua, it announced a 1:1 bonus issue and increased its dividend.
Express Kenya Plc
Express Kenya provides logistics and courier services in Kenya. The company has been struggling financially for years and was placed on the NSE's troubled companies list. Very limited financial disclosure is available.