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On the NSE today’s session to Friday, October 30, 2026 ended with the All Share Index (NASI) up 0.55% at 238.16 points, while the NSE 20 fell 13.39 points to 4,098.26. Equity turnover dropped to KSh288.35 million on 14.1 million shares, Sable Africa and Pergamon Investment Bank reported.
Top gainers and losers
| Top gainers | Change | Top losers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanlam Kenya | +6.30% | Olympia Capital | -10.00% |
| Family Bank | +6.05% | Express Kenya | -8.01% |
| WPP Scangroup | +4.28% | CIC Insurance Group | -5.01% |
Family Bank’s run since listing
Family Bank joined the NSE by introduction on June 23, 2026 at a reference price of KSh18 and closed its first day at KSh26, up 44.4%. On October 30 it was at KSh25.60, about 42.2% above the introduction price but still under its first-day close. The bank has been expanding SME lending, including an AfDB trade finance line, and its charges are in our Family Bank tariff guide.
Turnover and foreign investors
- Volume fell 6.3% to 14.11 million shares and equity turnover fell 43.6% to KSh288.35 million.
- Kenya Pipeline was the most traded counter with KSh84.40 million in turnover, followed by Equity Group (KSh68.40 million) and KCB Group (KSh23.29 million).
- Foreign participation narrowed to 11.2% from 43.9%, with a net foreign outflow of KSh17.62 million.
- The telecom sector rose 1.1%, while the NSE 20 and the banking index each slipped 0.3%.
- Week on week, the overall market was up 1.4%.
Bond market
Secondary bond trading fell 16.5% to KSh8.19 billion across 196 deals. IFB1/2018/15Yr was the most traded paper at KSh2.52 billion.
The Central Bank has reopened two bonds for November: FXD3/2019/015 (7.8 years to maturity, 12.340% coupon) and FXD1/2026/030 (29.5 years, 12.500% coupon), seeking KSh50 billion. The auction is on November 4, 2026; see our full bond auction details and how to buy bonds through DhowCSD.
What to watch next week
Quickmart’s IPO offer closed on October 30, with results due on November 6 and listing expected on November 12, according to the company; we covered its cornerstone investors earlier. Inflation, which rose to 7.3% in October, will also shape expectations for interest rates and bank stocks.
New to the market? Our list of NSE-listed companies by sector and guide to opening a CDS account are good starting points.
FAQ
What was the NSE All Share Index on October 30, 2026?
NASI closed at 238.16 points, up 0.55% on the day.
Which stock gained the most on the NSE on October 30?
Sanlam Kenya, up 6.30%.
When is the next CBK bond auction?
November 4, 2026, for FXD3/2019/015 and FXD1/2026/030, seeking KSh50 billion.
Market data for Friday, October 30, 2026. Updated October 31, 2026.
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