# Nairobi Securities Exchange

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-05-15**: Anticipated AGM — Shareholders expected to vote on the final dividend approval and review the 2026 strategy.
- **2026-03-18**: Earnings Announcement — The bank reports a profit slump but surprises the market with a Sh11.7B dividend declaration.
- **2026-03-17**: Regional Contagion — Conflict spreads to Lebanon; Iranian strikes hit Dubai and Bahrain airports.
- **2026-03-16**: NSE Market Reaction — Nairobi bourse opens lower with declining turnover as investors move to safety.
- **2026-03-15**: Conflict Escalation — US and Israeli forces launch strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites; Khamenei killed.
- **2025-12-31**: FY 2025 End — Standard Chartered Bank Kenya concludes its financial year amid macroeconomic headwinds.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### StanChart Kenya Signals Resilience with Sh11.7B Dividend Amid Profit Slump
2026-03-18 20:19:16 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has declared a Sh11.7 billion dividend for the 2025 financial year, prioritizing shareholder returns despite a reported decline in net earnings. The move underscores the bank's robust capital position and its strategic focus on maintaining investor confidence in a volatile East African market.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/stanchart-kenya-dividend-profit-slump-2026

### NSE Retreats as Middle East Conflict Escalates Following Khamenei's Death
2026-03-18 00:20:36 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) faced immediate selling pressure following a massive escalation in Middle East hostilities, including the death of Iran's Supreme Leader. While the Kenyan Shilling remained stable in early trading, analysts warn of severe inflationary risks due to Kenya's heavy reliance on Gulf oil and critical trade routes.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nse-hit-iran-israel-war-economy

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