From August 8, 2025, Kenyans will have easier access to shares at the National Securities Exchange (NSE) and be able to buy just one share of blue-chip stocks, following changes to NSE Equity Trading Rules.
Through a statement released on Tuesday, July 29, NSE revealed that the changes would allow interested investors to buy and sell in single units, a shift away from the past minimum 100-share requirement to invest. "We are delighted to inform all investors and the public that, effective August 8, 2025, shares will be traded on the NSE in multiples of one (1) unit," NSE stated. "This significant change follows the approval of amendments to the NSE Equity Trading Rules, allowing the buying and selling of shares in single units," it further added.
Officials of the Nairobi Securities Exchange at the trading floor in Nairobi.
Photo NSE As per NSE, the move was part of its broader initiative to improve access to investment opportunities at the NSE.
