The principal stock exchange in Kenya where shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold.
Nairobi Securities Exchange plans dedicated tech board to lure startups
Nairobi Securities Exchange is planning a dedicated technology board to attract VC-backed startups. NSE aims to change the perception of being a platform solely for blue-chip companies.
Safaricom Partners with the Nairobi Securities Exchange to Launch a New Platform
Safaricom and the Nairobi Securities Exchange launched Ziidi Trader on the M-PESA app. Ziidi Trader allows Kenyans to buy and sell listed shares directly from their mobile phones.
Kenya Bets on M-Pesa to Attract Retail Investors
The NSE is pivoting to a mobile-first strategy to increase retail investor participation. Integration with mobile money platforms like M-Pesa aims to convert millions of phone users into active retail investors.
Kenya to scrap tax breaks on startup employee stock options in 2025 Finance Bill
Kenya proposes to scrap tax breaks on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) for early-stage startups. The Finance Bill 2025 aims to remove the provision allowing tax deferral on stock received in lieu of salary.
Kenya partners with Canadian companies to create a blockchain-powered digital exchange
Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) announces partnership with DeFi Technologies, SovFi, and Valour Inc. to launch the Kenya Digital Exchange (KDX). KDX will be a regulated platform for tokenizing real-world assets, including equities, debt, funds, and commodities.
