{"id":159843,"date":"2026-04-06T15:39:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/nse-investors-lose-sh344-billion-amid-middle-east-conflict"},"modified":"2026-04-06T16:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:38:15","slug":"nse-investors-lose-sh344-billion-amid-middle-east-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/nse-investors-lose-sh344-billion-amid-middle-east-conflict","title":{"rendered":"NSE Investors Lose Sh344 Billion Amid Middle East Conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>In March, investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange lost Sh343.6 billion in paper wealth, primarily due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Major indices fell between 8.5% and 10.5%, with only seven out of 69 listed stocks gaining. Foreign investor outflows contributed significantly to this decline, with net sales exceeding purchases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) lost Sh343.6 billion in paper wealth in March, an aspect largely attributed to the ongoing war in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>An analysis of the stock market shows that it closed March with every major index down between 8.5 and 10.5 per cent, with only seven of 69 listed stocks gaining.<\/p>\n<p>Foreign investor flight persisted during the month under review, wiping Sh4.3 billion in net outflows. A trading report shows that foreign investors sold in 17 of 22 trading sessions, with foreign sales of Sh8.61billion against purchases of Sh4.3 billion.<\/p>\n<p>The bourse recorded a market capitalisation of Sh3.2 trillion, down from Sh3.5 trillion in February. Although the first two weeks of the month reported increased activities following the listing of KPC and ALP REIT, the last two recorded the worst results in 19 months, with over Sh230 billion lost in five straight sessions.<\/p>\n<p>The banking index lost 8.8 per cent despite strong earnings and improved dividends reported. KCB lost 15.6 per cent, Equity dropped 10.7 per cent, ABSA fell 11.3 per cent, and Standard Chartered declined 8.83 per cent.<\/p>\n<p>Only Co-op Bank has maintained a gain, with the lender\u2019s dividends declared since 2008 rising three times its valuation when it was listed. Safaricom fell 14.06 per cent for the month, shedding an estimated Sh180 billion in market value.<\/p>\n<p>Among non-banks, Kenya Re shed 20 per cent, Kenya Power 13.2 per cent, and Kenya Airways 12.3 per cent. Only seven small firms gained, led by Africa Mega Agricorp at 20.5 per cent and Everready at 7.08 per cent.<\/p>\n<p>All indices blinked red during the month under review, with the NASI falling by 9.8 per cent to 194.82, while the NSE 10 posted the sharpest decline at 10.5 per cent, reflecting the outsized damage to large-cap stocks that dominate the index.<\/p>\n<p>Equity turnover fell 21.6 per cent month-on-month to Sh19.6 billion from Sh25 billion in February, despite the massive volume surge in the final week.<\/p>\n<p>February&#8217;s higher base was driven by the Ziidi Trader launch and the record Week 7 rally. Bond turnover declined 13.7 per cent to Sh329.5 billion. Last week, the NASI, NSE 25 and NSE 20 share price indices increased by 1.45 per cent, 2.52 per cent and 0.96 per cent, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Market capitalisation and total shares traded also increased by 2.21 per cent and 0.15 per cent while equity turnover decreased by 15.9 per cent. Bond turnover in the domestic secondary market also increased by 11.87 per cent during the week ending April 2.<\/p>\n<p>The Treasury bill auction for the week continued to slide, with bids worth only Sh17 billion received against an advertised amount of Sh24 billion, representing a performance of 70.9 per cent. Interest rate on the 91-day and 364-day Treasury bills declined while interest rate on the 182-day Treasury bill increased marginally.<\/p>\n<p>During the Treasury bond auction of April 1, the reopened 15-year and 25-year Treasury bonds received bids totalling Sh74.9 billion against an advertised amount of Sh40 billion, representing a performance of 187.2 per cent, indicating that local investors are favouring long-term instruments.<\/p>\n<p>The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has faced various challenges over the years, including political instability and economic fluctuations. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has further exacerbated investor sentiment, leading to significant losses in market capitalisation. In recent months, the NSE has seen increased volatility, impacting both local and foreign investment dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, the NSE has been a barometer for Kenya&#8217;s economic health, reflecting broader trends in the region. The performance of major stocks often correlates with global events, making it crucial for investors to stay informed about international developments that could affect market stability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know In March, investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange lost Sh343.6 billion in paper wealth, primarily due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Major indices fell between 8.5% and 10.5%, with only seven out of 69 listed stocks gaining. 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