Best Shares To Buy In Kenya 2017 Guide

: A top pick for many analysts, KCB maintained the highest market share in the banking industry at 14.14% as of December 2017.

The year 2017 was a period of significant volatility for the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), primarily due to political uncertainty surrounding the general elections and the subsequent Supreme Court nullification of the presidential results. Despite these headwinds, the market showed a strong rebound from previous years, with the NSE All Share Index (NSEASI) recording a gain of 23.0% year-to-date by November 2017. Top Performers and Blue-Chip Favorites

: The NSE 20 Share Index suffered in August and September 2017 due to fears of a constitutional crisis following the annulled election. best shares to buy in kenya 2017

: A prolonged drought impacted food and energy prices, driving inflation to a five-year high of 10.3% in March 2017, which dampened overall private sector credit growth. Co-operative Bank of Kenya

: Highlighted for its massive year-to-date gains, although it remained a more volatile "penny stock" option for high-risk investors. Market Risks in 2017 : A top pick for many analysts, KCB

: Remained one of the most expensive and highly valued stocks on the exchange, often favored for its insurance market dominance. Recovery and Turnaround Situations

: Traded to new all-time highs of KSh 27.95 during the year and issued its third bonus share issue since 2012. Top Performers and Blue-Chip Favorites : The NSE

: Remained a dominant force in the market, benefiting from its digital economy cornerstone status. In May 2017, the company saw a major investment from Vodacom, which acquired a 34.94% stake.