Best Shares To Buy In Kenya 2017 Now

: 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.

: 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

The banking sector was a focal point for 2017 investors, though it faced challenges like the interest rate cap law.

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

: Underwent a major financial restructuring in 2017, involving a debt-for-equity swap that saw the Kenyan government become the dominant shareholder with nearly 50% ownership.

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

and Standard Chartered Kenya were frequently highlighted for their reliable dividend payouts and established presence.

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