NSE Dividend Calendar 2026: Payout Dates & Book Closures
The NSE dividend calendar 2026 tracks every confirmed payout date, book closure deadline, and T+3 buy deadline for Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed companies — so you never miss a payout by a day.
September 2026 Market Update: The H2 2026 earnings season is officially here. Major banks and blue-chip manufacturers have declared fresh dividends.
- Absa Bank Kenya: The bank declared an interim dividend of KES 0.50. The book closure is scheduled for September 18, 2026. The payment date is set for October 15, 2026.
- East African Breweries (EABL): The company declared a final dividend of KES 8.70 per share. The book closure is October 19, 2026. The payment date is expected on or about October 31, 2026.
- Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (SCBK): The board announced an interim dividend of KES 8.50. The book closure date is September 10, 2026. The payment date is September 24, 2026.
This tracker is updated as new corporate actions are announced. All dates reflect confirmed NSE and CDSC announcements. Verify final dates at nse.co.ke and cdsckenya.com before placing any trade.
The T+3 Rule — Read This Before Any Dividend Trade
The Nairobi Securities Exchange operates on a T+3 settlement cycle. This is the single biggest point of failure for investors new to dividend investing on the NSE.
When you place a buy order, the shares do not appear in your name on the CDSC register immediately. It takes the trade date plus three full business days for settlement. The practical implication:
- If the book closure is a Monday, your last safe buy day is the previous Wednesday.
- Buying on Thursday means your shares settle on Tuesday — one day after the register has already closed.
- You do not receive the dividend — regardless of how close you came.
The operator’s rule: Always buy at least five business days before the stated book closure date. This creates a buffer for any processing delays, public holidays, or broker backlogs. Before placing a trade, use our interactive NSE Dividend Calculator directly on the site to estimate your exact net payout after the 5% withholding tax is deducted.
NSE Dividends 2026 Payout Dates — Full Schedule
🟢 Still Open — Act Now
| Company | Ticker | Dividend | Book Closure | Buy By (T+3) | Payment Date |
| Absa Bank | ABSA | KES 0.50 interim | Sept 18, 2026 | Sept 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| BOC Kenya | BOC | KES 4.00 interim | Sept 21, 2026 | Sept 16, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| EABL | EABL | KES 8.70 final | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | ~Oct 31, 2026 |
🟡 Closed — Payment Upcoming (H2 2026)
| Company | Ticker | Dividend | Book Closure | Payment Date |
| NCBA Group | NCBA | KES 3.75 interim | Aug 28, 2026 | Sept 8, 2026 |
| Stanbic Holdings | SBIC | KES 1.64 interim | Sept 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| KCB Group | KCB | KES 3.00 interim | Sept 2, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Car & General | CGEN | KES 1.00 interim | Sept 3, 2026 | Sept 10, 2026 |
| Jubilee Holdings | JUB | KES 2.00 interim | Sept 7, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Standard Chartered | SCBK | KES 8.50 interim | Sept 10, 2026 | Sept 24, 2026 |
🔴 Closed & Paid — 2026 Main Cycle
| Company | Ticker | Dividend | Book Closure | Payment |
| Safaricom | SCOM | KES 1.15 final | Aug 4, 2026 | Sept 4, 2026 |
| BAT Kenya | BAT | KES 60.00 final | May 8, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
| KCB Group | KCB | KES 3.00 final | April 2, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Standard Chartered | SCBK | KES 23.00 final | April 30, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| Co-operative Bank | COOP | KES 1.50 final | April 30, 2026 | June 5, 2026 |
| Equity Group | EQTY | KES 5.75 final | May 22, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
Nairobi Securities Exchange Dividends List — Book Closure Dates 2026
Banks
- KCB Group (KCB): Paid a FY2025 final dividend of KES 3.00 per share in May. The bank recently declared a KES 3.00 interim dividend for H1 2026. The book closure was September 2, 2026, with payment scheduled for November 10, 2026.
- NCBA Group (NCBA): Following its May final dividend, NCBA declared an interim dividend of KES 3.75. The book closure was August 28, 2026, and the payment date is September 8, 2026.
- Absa Bank (ABSA): The board approved an interim dividend of KES 0.50. The register closes on September 18, 2026, with payment on October 15, 2026.
- Standard Chartered (SCBK): Declared an interim dividend of KES 8.50. The register closes September 10, 2026, paying out on September 24, 2026.
Consumer and Manufacturing
- East African Breweries (EABL): Declared a KES 8.70 final dividend for the financial year ended June 2026. The book closure is October 19, 2026, paying out around October 31, 2026.
- BAT Kenya (BAT): Paid a massive KES 60.00 final dividend in June, and recently declared an interim dividend of KES 10.00. The book closure was August 28, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 25, 2026.
Telecoms
- Safaricom (SCOM): The telecommunications giant closed its register on August 4, 2026, and paid out its KES 1.15 final dividend on September 4, 2026. This brought its total FY2026 payout to KES 2.00 per share.
NSE Dividend Payout Date 2026 — The Taxation Framework
NSE dividend income is among the most tax-efficient investment returns available to Kenyan investors.
| Investment Vehicle | Withholding Tax on Income | Capital Gains Tax |
| NSE Dividends | 5% (final tax, deducted at source) | 0% |
| Bank Fixed Deposits | 15% | N/A |
| Treasury Bills | 15% | N/A |
| Infrastructure Bonds | 0% | N/A |
The 5% dividend withholding tax is deducted before the money reaches your account. No KRA filing is required for this income stream — it is a final tax.
For diaspora investors: If your KRA PIN is not correctly validated on your CDSC profile, the 15% non-resident withholding tax rate may be applied instead of the 5% resident rate. Verify your KRA PIN linkage with your stockbroker before the next book closure.
System Readiness: The Pre-Book-Close Checklist
Do not lose a dividend to administrative friction. Verify these four things before every book closure:
- Active CDS account in your name: Your CDSC account must be active and linked to your current KRA PIN.
- Current bank account registered on CDSC: This is the most common reason dividend payments fail. Update your bank mandate immediately at cdsckenya.com if you change accounts.
- KRA PIN validated on CDSC: Required for the correct 5% withholding tax rate to apply.
- Order placed before 2:30 pm on your buy deadline: The NSE closes at 3:00 pm. Orders placed late risk rolling to the next trading day, shifting your T+3 settlement by one full day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the next NSE dividend payout date in 2026?
The H2 2026 payout season is active. NCBA Group pays its KES 3.75 interim dividend on September 8. Standard Chartered follows with its KES 8.50 payout on September 24, and Absa pays its KES 0.50 on October 15.
Did Safaricom pay dividends in 2026?
Yes. Safaricom paid an interim dividend of KES 0.85 in March and a final dividend of KES 1.15 on September 4, 2026. The total payout for the year was KES 2.00 per share.
When is EABL closing its register for the 2026 final dividend?
EABL’s book closure for the KES 8.70 final dividend is October 19, 2026. The dividend is expected to be paid on or about October 31, 2026.
How do I check my dividend payment on the NSE?
Log into your CDS account via your licensed stockbroker’s platform or directly at cdsckenya.com. Dividend credits typically reflect within 2–3 business days of the payment date. If payment hasn’t arrived, the most common cause is an outdated bank account on your CDSC record.
All confirmed dates sourced from official NSE corporate action announcements and CDSC Kenya. This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
