NSE’s Top Performing Shares of 2025: Key Insights

February 20, 2025
Finance

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) continues to be a crucial platform for investment in Kenya. This article highlights the top-performing shares on the NSE in 2025, focusing on market sentiment, historical performance, and available insights. Blue-chip companies like Safaricom, Equity Group, and EABL are examined, alongside Co-operative Bank and Umeme. Factors driving their success include strong governance, consistent dividends, and resilience against economic challenges, making them key drivers of the exchange’s performance and attractive options for investors.

Safaricom PLC
A leading telecommunications firm in Kenya, known for its M-Pesa platform and strong market capitalization.
https://www.safaricom.co.ke/
Equity Group Holdings PLC
A prominent financial institution in East Africa, with a market value of approximately KES 170 billion.
https://equitygroupholdings.com/
East African Breweries Limited (EABL)
A major player in the beverage industry, with a market value around KES 113 billion and operations across East Africa.
https://www.eabl.com/
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited
A well-regarded bank known for consistent dividend declarations and customer-centric services, with a market value of approximately KES 66 billion.
https://www.co-opbank.co.ke/
Umeme Limited
A power distribution company dual-listed on the NSE and the Uganda Securities Exchange, known for its dividend returns.
Olympia Capital
A company that topped the charts in 2022 with gains of 32%.
Limuru Tea
A company that topped the charts in 2022 with gains of 31.3%.

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