Investing in Kenya
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: KES · Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)
MIC: XNAI · Currency: KES · Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 09:31–15:00 |
Source: https://www.nse.co.ke/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Kenya — https://www.cma.or.ke/
Gold & silver convention
A citable local gold/silver-buying convention (typical unit and purity) wasn't confirmed for Kenya yet, so it isn't shown here rather than guessed. The gold reference & converter and silver reference pages work for any unit or purity regardless.
Good to know
- Shares are held in a dematerialized CDS (Central Depository System) account opened through a licensed stockbroker acting as a Central Depository Agent (CDA), not directly with the depository. (Source: CDSC Kenya)
- The Nairobi Securities Exchange trades Monday to Friday on East Africa Time, closed on weekends and Kenyan public holidays. (Source: TradingHours.com)
fin·calc tools for Kenya
Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Kenya have?
Nairobi Securities Exchange
Who regulates investing in Kenya?
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Kenya