# Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)

> The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is a leading African Exchange based in Kenya, one of the fastest-growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 1954, it serves as the primary capital market infrastructure for East Africa, listing equities, bonds, and derivatives across banking, telecoms, and consumer sectors.

Canonical: https://mystocks.africa/exchanges/nse-kenya

Kenya is the economic and financial hub of East Africa. Its capital markets are characterized by robust telecommunications, banking, and consumer goods sectors. Nairobi serves as the region's primary financial gateway, connecting East African corporate giants to global capital.

## Published market facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Exchange | Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) |
| Country | Kenya |
| Currency | KES |
| Trading hours | 09:00 – 15:00 EAT (GMT+3) |
| Settlement | T+2 |
| Regulator | Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya |
| Listed companies (published count band) | 60+ |
| Established | 1954 |
| Financial centre | Nairobi |

## Sources and stock discovery

- [Official exchange](https://www.nse.co.ke/)
- [Stock Markdown catalog (paginated)](https://mystocks.africa/api/md-catalog/stocks?exchange=NSE)
- [Canonical exchange page: performance and listings](https://mystocks.africa/exchanges/nse-kenya)
- [Country guide](https://mystocks.africa/countries/kenya)
- [Methodology](https://mystocks.africa/methodology)
- [Data sources](https://mystocks.africa/data-sources)
- [Risk disclosure](https://mystocks.africa/risk-disclosure)

## Settlement and currency risk

Funding a wallet, executing a trade and settling that trade are separate steps. Exchange settlement follows the applicable market cycle; cash and withdrawal availability can differ.

A USD wallet or USD account reporting does not remove the currency risk of investments priced in a local currency. Exchange-rate movements can increase or reduce the USD value of holdings and dividends. Conversion, fees and availability follow the applicable account and market terms.

## Market questions

### What stocks can I buy on the Nairobi Securities Exchange?

The NSE lists over 60 equities including Safaricom (SCOM), KCB Group, Equity Bank, East African Breweries (EABL), Standard Chartered Kenya, and Co-operative Bank. Through MyStocks.Africa you can access all actively traded NSE listings.

### What are the NSE trading hours?

The Nairobi Securities Exchange operates Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:00 East Africa Time (EAT, GMT+3): a pre-open session from 09:00 to 09:30, then continuous trading from 09:30 to the 15:00 close. Orders placed outside these hours are queued and executed at the next market open.

### What is the NSE settlement cycle?

Equity trades on Nairobi Securities Exchange follow a T+2 exchange settlement cycle. T is the trade date; the number is the following business days, subject to the market calendar. A displayed portfolio position is not proof of completed settlement. Cash availability and custody rights follow the applicable account and market terms.

### Who regulates the Nairobi Securities Exchange?

The NSE is regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya. MyStocks.Africa operates through regulated CMA-licensed dealing members for all NSE order routing.

### Can I buy NSE stocks without a Kenyan bank account?

Yes. MyStocks.Africa handles all cross-border settlement in USD. You fund your wallet in dollars, and the platform converts to Kenyan Shillings (KES) at live spot rates at the time of execution.

### Does MyStocks.Africa pay out NSE dividends?

Yes. Dividends declared by your NSE holdings are automatically received, converted from KES to USD at the prevailing market rate, and credited to your MyStocks wallet.

These are published market facts, not live exchange statistics. Check the canonical page and official exchange for current rules and counts. Trading availability and investor eligibility can differ by account and jurisdiction.