The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has posted a profit after tax of Sh272.2 million for the full year ending December 31, 2025, marking a 134 percent increase from a similar period in 2024.
The bourse attributed the growth to increased trading activity across both equities and fixed-income markets.
Equity market turnover rose by 37 percent to Sh145.4 billion, while the bond market surged by 75.5 percent to Sh2.71 trillion.
“The strong performance was supported by the increased frequency of government bond reopenings in the primary market, which boosted activity in the secondary market,” NSE said in a statement.
The exchange also recorded a sharp rise in derivatives activity, with total contracts increasing by 698 percent from 6,683 to 53,333. Open interest peaked at 7,620 contracts valued at Sh27.9 million, up from 638 contracts valued at Sh20.5 million in 2024.
This growth was driven by the listing of new contracts, including KPLC, LBTY, KEGN, BRIT and KNRE, as well as the introduction of a new market maker.
The Board of Directors has recommended a first and final dividend of Sh1.00 per share, comprising an ordinary dividend of Sh0.73 and a special dividend of Sh0.27. The payout is set for July 31, 2026, to shareholders on record as of May 21, 2026.
