NSE Plc dividend history: Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc declared KSh 1.00 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, a yield of about 3.1% at the 30 Oct 2026 closing price of KSh 32.40. The latest dividend was KSh 1.00 per share, paid on 31 Jul 2026 to shareholders on the register on 21 May 2026. Below is every NSE Plc payout since 2021, totals by year, what the payments are worth on 100 to 1,000 shares and how to qualify.
Updated 1 November 2026. Figures are from S&P Global Market Intelligence dividend data (see sources below). Amounts are per share, before withholding tax.
NSE Plc dividend history table
| Payment date | Dividend per share | Book closure / record date | Ex-dividend date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | KSh 1.00 | 21 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | KSh 0.32 | 21 May 2025 | 22 May 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | KSh 0.16 | 30 May 2024 | 31 May 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | KSh 0.20 | 30 May 2023 | 31 May 2023 |
| 15 Jul 2022 | KSh 0.90 | 3 Jun 2022 | 6 Jun 2022 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | KSh 0.50 | 17 Dec 2021 | 20 Dec 2021 |
| 30 Aug 2021 | KSh 0.53 | 4 Jun 2021 | 7 Jun 2021 |
Total NSE Plc dividend per share by year paid
| Year paid | Payments | Total per share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | KSh 1.00 |
| 2025 | 1 | KSh 0.32 |
| 2024 | 1 | KSh 0.16 |
| 2023 | 1 | KSh 0.20 |
| 2022 | 1 | KSh 0.90 |
| 2021 | 2 | KSh 1.03 |
The Nairobi Securities Exchange itself is listed and pays one dividend a year, with payment on 31 July in recent years. Its 2026 dividend of KSh 1.00 is more than three times 2025’s KSh 0.32. Years are grouped by when the money was paid, not by the financial year the dividend relates to, so a year with two payments is not necessarily a bigger year for profits.
What NSE Plc dividends pay you
Using the KSh 1.00 per share declared in the last 12 months:
| Shares held | Gross dividend | Net after 5% withholding tax (resident individual) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | KSh 100.00 | KSh 95.00 |
| 500 | KSh 500.00 | KSh 475.00 |
| 1,000 | KSh 1,000.00 | KSh 950.00 |
| 10,000 | KSh 10,000.00 | KSh 9,500.00 |
At KSh 32.40 a share, 1,000 NSE Plc shares cost about KSh 32,400 before brokerage fees, so the dividend yield is roughly 3.1%. Yields change every day with the share price; our dividend yield explainer shows how to work it out yourself, and past dividends do not guarantee future ones.
How to qualify for NSE Plc dividends
- Own the shares before the ex-dividend date. If you buy on or after that date, the seller gets the dividend. Track upcoming dates in our NSE dividend calendar.
- Hold them in your own CDS account through a licensed stockbroker; see how to buy shares on the NSE. Keep your bank or M-Pesa details up to date with the share registrar so payments are not returned.
- Claim anything missing. Unpaid dividends are eventually transferred to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority; see how to check and claim unclaimed dividends.
Related: how to buy shares nse kenya. For a large-cap comparison, see Safaricom’s dividend history.
We update this NSE Plc dividend history page after each dividend announcement, so check back after the next results. Readers searching for nse plc dividend history usually also want the next payment date; the NSE dividend calendar above lists confirmed dates across listed companies.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the NSE Plc dividend per share?
KSh 1.00 per share was declared in the 12 months to 1 November 2026. The most recent payment is KSh 1.00, paid on 31 Jul 2026.
When does NSE Plc pay dividends?
The Nairobi Securities Exchange itself is listed and pays one dividend a year, with payment on 31 July in recent years.
What is the NSE Plc dividend yield?
About 3.1%, based on KSh 1.00 of dividends over 12 months and a share price of KSh 32.40 at close on 30 Oct 2026.
Is tax deducted from NSE Plc dividends?
Yes. Withholding tax is deducted before payment; for resident individual shareholders of NSE-listed companies the rate is 5%.
How do I check if I have unpaid NSE Plc dividends?
Contact NSE Plc’s share registrar with your CDS account number or check the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority database if the dividend is several years old.
Sources: S&P Global Market Intelligence dividend data via StockAnalysis (NSE), read 1 November 2026; withholding tax rate from the Kenya Revenue Authority. Not investment advice.
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