In Kenya, withholding tax (WHT) on dividends paid to resident individuals and EAC citizens is 5%(a final tax). Non-residents pay 15%, while resident companies holding at least 12.5% voting power pay 0%. When you invest in companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) or hold shares in a SACCO, your payout is automatically reduced by Withholding Tax (WHT). Because this…
Finding the best crypto exchanges in Kenya 2026 just got more complicated — and more important. As of April 2026, no exchange holds a formal Kenyan VASP licence — the framework is still being finalised. This means prioritising exchanges with strong global regulation and active Kenyan compliance pursuit. Full explanation below. Quick comparison — all…
NSE Trading Hours Kenya 2026: When to Buy and Sell Kenyan Stocks NSE trading hours in Kenya 2026 are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm East Africa Time — with active continuous trading running from 9:31am to 3:00pm. Understanding NSE trading hours is the foundation of every investment decision on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. If…
Equity Bank vs KCB vs Standard Chartered — three of Kenya’s biggest dividend-paying bank stocks, all posting record results, all paying significant dividends in 2026. But which one actually puts more money in your M-Pesa account? This guide compares the Equity Bank vs KCB vs Standard Chartered dividend head-to-head using confirmed FY2025 figures — yield,…
How to Buy Shares in Kenya (2026): Complete Beginner’s Guide to the NSE Wondering how to buy shares in Kenya? Buying shares in Kenya is one of the most accessible ways to grow your wealth — yet most Kenyans still believe it is reserved for the wealthy or financially sophisticated. That could not be further…
KCB Share Price 2026: KES 68 After Record Dividend — What Comes Next The KCB share price has settled at KES 68.25 following the April 2 book close, the typical post-dividend pullback after one of the most rewarding years in the stock’s history. The KES 3.00 final dividend is payable on or about May 22,…
Equity Bank Share Price 2026: KES 74, All-Time High & Investment Analysis The Equity Bank share price in 2026 is KES 74.00 — up 52.58% over the past twelve months and 10.9% year-to-date. Having reached an all-time high of KES 80.00 on February 27, 2026 following the announcement of record FY2025 profit of KES 75.5…
Safaricom Share Price 2026: Current KES 29.70, History & Buy or Wait? The Safaricom share price 2026 is KES 29.70 — up 67.98% over the past twelve months and 6.7% year-to-date. If you are asking whether the Safaricom share price is worth buying at current levels, this guide gives you the honest answer: current price,…
The NCBA dividend 2026 has two parts — and one of them is already in your account. The KES 2.50 interim dividendwas paid in September 2025 to all NCBA shareholders registered at the close of business on September 19, 2025. The final dividend — expected to bring the total to KES 5.50–6.00 per share —…
Stanbic Holdings Dividend 2026: Record KES 22.35 — Book Close May 15 The Stanbic Holdings dividend 2026 has been confirmed at a record KES 22.35 per share — the fourth consecutive annual increase and the highest payout in Stanbic’s 60-year history. The book close is May 15, 2026, with the final dividend payment expected approximately…
