NSE investor wealth sheds Sh158bn in one week

Author: Charles MwanikiPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

NSE investor wealth sheds Sh158bn in one week

The stock market shed Sh158 billion in investor wealth over the past week as share prices of blue-chip firms retreated under pressure from investors looking to profit. Market capitalization dipped to Sh4.126 trillion at the close of trading on Tuesday, down from an all-time high of Sh4.285 trillion achieved on September 3.

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