The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has unveiled its latest Calendar for June 2026 dividend payment schedule, giving investors an updated guide on upcoming payouts declared in respect of the 2025 financial year as companies begin rolling out returns to shareholders.

In a statement posted on its X account on Monday, June 15, 2026, the NSE urged investors to stay updated on dividend payment dates, encouraging shareholders to monitor payout schedules as part of their investment planning strategy

“Are you up to date with the dividend payment dates for dividends declared in respect of the 2025 financial year? Stay informed, track upcoming payouts, and plan your investments with confidence. Check out the dividend payment schedule below,” the NSE said in its latest update.

The calendar provides investors with guidance on the last dates to qualify for dividends as well as when shareholders will receive their payouts across various listed firms.

The books closure dates, which determine eligibility for dividends, span several major counters including CIC Insurance Group Plc (09 June), Jubilee Holdings Ltd (11 June), British American Tobacco Kenya Plc (12 June), Kakuzi Plc and Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd (15 June), and BK Group Plc.

Books closure dates drives investor timing

Books closure dates remain a key reference point for investors, marking the final cut-off for eligibility to receive declared dividends.

In June 2026, multiple blue-chip firms have lined up closure dates, with investors required to act before deadlines to secure payouts.

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Ltd follows on 19 June, while several major firms including TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya Plc, Car & General (K) Ltd, Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd, Crown Paints Kenya Plc, TPS Eastern Africa Ltd, and Equity Group Holdings Plc close books between 24 and 30 June.

Dividend payouts vary across companies

Dividend declarations vary across firms, with payouts including CIC Insurance Group Plc at KSh 0.13 per share, Jubilee Holdings Ltd at KSh 13.00, British American Tobacco Kenya Plc at KSh 60.00, and Kakuzi Plc at KSh 16.00.

Other payouts include Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Ltd at KSh 0.15 per share, Equity Group Holdings Plc at KSh 5.75, Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd at KSh 9.00, Car & General (K) Ltd at KSh 3.12, TPS Eastern Africa Ltd at KSh 3.45, and Crown Paints Kenya Plc at KSh 0.35.

The NSE said the calendar is designed to help investors plan effectively and stay informed on market opportunities.

Shareholders are advised to closely monitor books closure dates, as only those registered before cut-off dates will qualify for dividends.

The Nairobi Securities Exchange continues to provide regular updates aimed at enhancing transparency and strengthening investor confidence in the capital markets.