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Press Release - Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc Launches Banking Sector Index

04/13/2026

Nairobi Securities Exchange — New Banking Index Launches as NSE 20 Drops 1.68%

The NSE launched a Banking Sector Index on May 5, 2026, creating a new benchmark for Kenyan bank stocks in an otherwise weaker session. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya rose 2.1% while Absa fell 3.5%, with USD/KES climbing to 129.18.

Press Release - Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc Launches Banking Sector Index

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