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Nairobi Bourse Leads African Peers in H1 Returns, Faces Threat from Protests

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  • NSE posts 50.4% return in H1, topping African bourses
  • Ongoing anti-government protests threaten market stability

 

Nairobi, Kenya – The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) posted the highest returns among African bourses in dollar terms in the first half of the year, bolstered by a stronger shilling and price appreciation of major stocks. However, sustained anti-government protests now pose a significant threat to sustaining this performance.

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