Nairobi, July 13 -- Three numbers tell you everything about where Kenya's capital market stands today.

One is 204.3-the amount of money, in billions of shillings, that changed hands on our Block Trade Platform this year as Vodacom increased its stake in Safaricom to 55 percent.

The second is one-the number of shares you need today to become a shareholder in any listed company on this exchange.

The third is 27.8 percent-the return delivered by NSE equities in the first half of 2026, outperforming Treasury bonds, Treasury bills, fixed deposits, money market funds, property and land.

A market that can carry a Sh204.3 billion strategic transaction, welcome an investor with a single share, and deliver the strongest half-year return across ...