Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE, Kenya): top gainers and losers today
On the 21 Oct 2026 close, 11 stocks rose, 21 fell and 7 were unchanged on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE, Kenya) (28% advancing). The biggest gainer was UCHUMI SUPERMARKET PLC (UCHUMI) at +5.38%, the biggest loser was EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LTD (EABREW) at −5.19%, and the most traded stock by value was SAFARICOM PLC (SAFARI). Prices are in KES. Stocks under 1 KES, very thin trading and moves above 60% (usually data glitches or corporate actions) are left out.
Top gainers on the NSE Kenya today
UCHUMI Top losers on the NSE Kenya today
| # | Company | Price (KES) | Change | Volume | Traded value | RSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EABREW EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LTD | 274.00 | −5.19% | 34,806 | 9.5M | 33 |
| 2 | SAFARI SAFARICOM PLC | 34.150 | −2.98% | 6,274,461 | 214.3M | 35 |
| 3 | SKL SHRI KRISHANA OVERSEAS PLC | 14.800 | −2.95% | 9,735 | 0.1M | 38 |
| 4 | UNGA UNGA GROUP LTD | 36.200 | −2.03% | 29,741 | 1.1M | 39 |
| 5 | BOC BOC KENYA LTD | 179.75 | −1.51% | 1,961 | 0.4M | 42 |
| 6 | 
KAKUZI KAKUZI LTD | 413.75 | −1.31% | 776 | 0.3M | 38 |
| 7 | PAN SANLAM ALLIANZ HOLDINGS KENYA PLC | 9.640 | −1.23% | 20,593 | 0.2M | 40 |
| 8 | KCB KCB GROUP PLC | 89.250 | −1.11% | 664,216 | 59.3M | 46 |
| 9 | CFCI LIBERTY KENYA HOLDINGS LTD | 9.040 | −1.09% | 23,399 | 0.2M | 42 |
| 10 | EAPORTLAND E.A.PORTLAND CEMENT LTD | 116.00 | −1.07% | 679 | 0.1M | 47 |
| 11 | NEWGOLDETF ABSA NEW GOLD ETF | 5,020.00 | −0.99% | 405 | 2.0M | 34 |
| 12 | CTL I&M GROUP PLC | 84.250 | −0.88% | 283,330 | 23.9M | 54 |
| 13 | CPKL CROWN PAINTS KENYA PLC | 58.500 | −0.85% | 1,623 | 0.1M | 44 |
| 14 | SMWF SATRIX MSCI WORLD FEEDER ETF | 948.00 | −0.63% | 218 | 0.2M | 43 |
| 15 | EBL EQUITY GROUP HOLDINGS LTD | 100.75 | −0.49% | 570,287 | 57.5M | 45 |
| 16 | BBLK ABSA BANK OF KENYA LTD | 32.450 | −0.46% | 283,751 | 9.2M | 41 |
| 17 | KTCL KAPCHORUA TEA CO. LTD ORD | 336.75 | −0.44% | 1,409 | 0.5M | 46 |
| 18 | UMEME UMEME LTD | 5.780 | −0.34% | 94,801 | 0.5M | 41 |
| 19 | C&G CAR & GENERAL (K) LTD | 274.00 | −0.18% | 8,384 | 2.3M | 47 |
| 20 | TOTAL TOTALENERGIES MARKETING KENYA PLC | 45.300 | −0.11% | 9,967 | 0.5M | 38 |
| 21 | CFC STANBIC HOLDINGS PLC | 274.25 | −0.09% | 17,117 | 4.7M | 43 |
| 22 | FTGH FLAME TREE GROUP HOLDINGS LTD | 2.080 | +0.00% | 21,591 | 0.0M | 49 |
| 23 | 
KENGEN KENGEN CO. PLC | 10.700 | +0.00% | 1,291,584 | 13.8M | 43 |
| 24 | KENRE KENYA RE-INSURANCE CORPORATION LTD | 4.130 | +0.00% | 428,286 | 1.8M | 43 |
| 25 | KPLC KENYA POWER & LIGHTING LTD | 22.050 | +0.00% | 524,192 | 11.6M | 45 |
Most active stocks on the NSE Kenya by traded value
| # | Company | Price (KES) | Change | Volume | Traded value | RSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAFARI SAFARICOM PLC | 34.150 | −2.98% | 6,274,461 | 214.3M | 35 |
| 2 | KCB KCB GROUP PLC | 89.250 | −1.11% | 664,216 | 59.3M | 46 |
| 3 | EBL EQUITY GROUP HOLDINGS LTD | 100.75 | −0.49% | 570,287 | 57.5M | 45 |
| 4 | CTL I&M GROUP PLC | 84.250 | −0.88% | 283,330 | 23.9M | 54 |
| 5 | SCBK STANDARD CHARTERED BANK KENYA LTD | 316.50 | +0.00% | 49,672 | 15.7M | 36 |
| 6 |
KENGEN KENGEN CO. PLC | 10.700 | +0.00% | 1,291,584 | 13.8M | 43 |
| 7 | KPLC KENYA POWER & LIGHTING LTD | 22.050 | +0.00% | 524,192 | 11.6M | 45 |
| 8 | EABREW EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LTD | 274.00 | −5.19% | 34,806 | 9.5M | 33 |
| 9 | BBLK ABSA BANK OF KENYA LTD | 32.450 | −0.46% | 283,751 | 9.2M | 41 |
| 10 | BKG BK GROUP PLC | 59.750 | +1.27% | 124,879 | 7.5M | 49 |
| 11 | DTB DIAMOND TRUST BANK KENYA LTD | 189.50 | +0.40% | 33,607 | 6.4M | 56 |
| 12 | CFC STANBIC HOLDINGS PLC | 274.25 | −0.09% | 17,117 | 4.7M | 43 |
| 13 | HFCK HFCB GROUP PLC | 12.150 | +0.83% | 272,528 | 3.3M | 47 |
| 14 | JUBILEE JUBILEE HOLDINGS LTD | 393.75 | +0.57% | 7,116 | 2.8M | 44 |
| 15 | CIC CIC INSURANCE GROUP LTD | 5.080 | +0.00% | 535,022 | 2.7M | 57 |
| 16 | BATK BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO KENYA LTD | 560.00 | +0.18% | 4,751 | 2.7M | 50 |
| 17 | C&G CAR & GENERAL (K) LTD | 274.00 | −0.18% | 8,384 | 2.3M | 47 |
| 18 | NEWGOLDETF ABSA NEW GOLD ETF | 5,020.00 | −0.99% | 405 | 2.0M | 34 |
| 19 | KENRE KENYA RE-INSURANCE CORPORATION LTD | 4.130 | +0.00% | 428,286 | 1.8M | 43 |
| 20 | WTKL WILLIAMSON TEA KENYA LTD | 158.00 | +2.60% | 9,451 | 1.5M | 51 |
| 21 | UNGA UNGA GROUP LTD | 36.200 | −2.03% | 29,741 | 1.1M | 39 |
| 22 | CENTUM CENTUM INVESTMENT COMPANY PLC | 18.150 | +0.00% | 56,083 | 1.0M | 52 |
| 23 | UMEME UMEME LTD | 5.780 | −0.34% | 94,801 | 0.5M | 41 |
| 24 | KTCL KAPCHORUA TEA CO. LTD ORD | 336.75 | −0.44% | 1,409 | 0.5M | 46 |
| 25 | CIL CARBACID INVESTMENTS LTD | 41.550 | +1.71% | 11,152 | 0.5M | 49 |
NSE Kenya gainers and losers: common questions
Which stocks are the top gainers on the NSE Kenya today?
At the 21 Oct 2026 close the biggest gainers on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE, Kenya) were UCHUMI SUPERMARKET PLC (UCHUMI) +5.38%, AFRICA MEGA AGRICORP PLC (AMAC) +3.94%, WILLIAMSON TEA KENYA LTD (WTKL) +2.60%.
Which stocks are the top losers on the NSE Kenya today?
At the 21 Oct 2026 close the biggest losers were EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LTD (EABREW) −5.19%, SAFARICOM PLC (SAFARI) −2.98%, SHRI KRISHANA OVERSEAS PLC (SKL) −2.95%.
How many stocks rose or fell on the NSE Kenya?
Of the 39 stocks with a usable price move on 21 Oct 2026, 11 rose, 21 fell and 7 were unchanged (28% advancing).
How often is this list updated, and what is left out?
It is rebuilt after each market close from end-of-day prices, so it is not live. Stocks priced under 1 KES, stocks that barely trade and moves above 60% (usually data glitches or corporate actions such as splits) are left out.
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End-of-day data in the market's own currency. Educational only, not financial advice.