KENYA WEEKLY MARKET WRAP | 16 Dec 2024

KENYA WEEKLY MARKET WRAP | 16 Dec 2024

The market closed the week on a bullish note, with the NASI, N10, NSE 20, and NSE 25 gaining 3.4%w/w, 3.9%w/w,
2.7%w/w, and 3.4%w/w, respectively. Worth noting, the NSE 25 closed the week at the highest level since 15th September
2022. Similarly, the NASI clocked a 6-week inta-week high of 119.32 with the N10 closing the week at an all-time high of
1252.02.

WEEKLY FIXED INCOME REPORT | 9 Dec 2024

WEEKLY FIXED INCOME REPORT | 9 Dec 2024

MONEY MARKET ANALYSIS  This week, the average lending rate eased to 11.80% from 11.91%, with the final day of the week driving the momentum, spurred by the downward adjustment of the benchmark rate. Meanwhile, interbank activity painted a picture of enhanced liquidity, as average volumes soared by 89.1% to KES 43.16bn from KES 22.83bn, mirroring…

WEEKLY FIXED INCOME REPORT | 2 Dec 2024

WEEKLY FIXED INCOME REPORT | 2 Dec 2024

MONEY MARKET ANALYSIS  This week, the average lending rate slightly nudged upwards to 11.91% from 11.87%, underscoring stable conditions. On the flip side, interbank volumes dropped to KES 22.83bn from KES 28.31bn, in tandem with a 5.13% decline in transaction count.  The table below summarizes the market liquidity indicators:  Open market operations intensified this week,…

KENYA WEEKLY MARKET WRAP | 2 Dec 2024

KENYA WEEKLY MARKET WRAP | 2 Dec 2024

EQUITY MARKET COMMENTARY  The market closed the week in the red with the NASI, N10, NSE 20, and NSE 25 retreating by 1.1%w/w, 2.6%w/w, 1.6%w/w, and 1.8%w/w, respectively.  Market activity more than doubled to USD 20.02m (+101.4%w/w). Safaricom dominated market activity accounting for 54.0% of the week’s turnover. The counter’s price function rose by 0.7%w/w…

1H24 Kenyan Banking Sector Update
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1H24 Kenyan Banking Sector Update

Resilience Amidst Shifting Tides Investment Thesis Summary  The banking sector has exhibited remarkable resilience in the face of challenging macroeconomic conditions, with lenders in our coverage reporting profit growth (at varying intensities) in the face of a persistently high-interest rate regime which has not only raised the cost of funds but also raised overall asset…