The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is recording renewed investor confidence and increased market activity as it seeks to attract more companies to list and deepen Kenya’s capital markets.

NSE Chief Executive Officer Frank Mwiti said the bourse had continued to record strong growth in recent months, driven by improving investor sentiment and increased participation in the market.

In a statement shared on its X account on Monday, July 20, 2026, the NSE said Mwiti discussed the key drivers behind the market’s recent momentum, the Exchange’s strategic priorities and plans to increase the number of listed companies.

NSE eyes more listed companies

The NSE said the increased number of listings would help deepen Kenya’s capital markets by providing companies with access to long-term capital while offering investors more investment opportunities.

The Exchange’s latest outlook comes as the market continues to recover from the lows recorded in 2024, with leading counters recording significant gains.

“The NSE has continued to record strong growth in recent months, reflecting rising investor confidence and increased market activity,” the NSE said.

The bourse added that its strategic priorities included supporting market growth and increasing the number of companies listed on the platform.

NSE 20 Index rises to 3,925 points

The renewed optimism has been reflected in the performance of the NSE 20 Share Index, which climbed to 3,925 points as at July 15, 2026.

“The NSE 20 Share Index has continued its strong upward momentum, climbing from its 2024 lows to 3,925 points as at 15 July 2026. The recent rally reflects improving investor sentiment, stronger performance by blue-chip stocks, and renewed confidence in the Kenyan equity market,” NSE said.

The index tracks the performance of 20 leading companies listed at the bourse.

The market has also recorded notable gains by individual counters, with Car & General PLC reporting a 441 per cent rise in its share price over a 12-month period.

Listed stocks deliver 27.8 per cent return

The latest developments come days after the NSE said listed stocks had outperformed other major asset classes in the first half of 2026, delivering investors a 27.8 per cent return.

“In the first half of 2026, listed stocks outperformed all other major asset classes, delivering a robust 27.8% return,” the Exchange said.

The bourse said the performance demonstrated the resilience of Kenya’s capital markets and reinforced the importance of listed equities in long-term wealth creation.

“This remarkable performance reinforces the stock market’s position as the strongest engine of long-term wealth creation,” the NSE noted.

The NSE’s renewed focus on attracting more listings comes as the Exchange seeks to build on the improving investor sentiment and strengthen its role in mobilising capital for businesses and the wider economy.