12/02/2026
NSE Hits Record Trading Volumes as Safaricom’s Ziidi Platform Transforms Retail Investing
Trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has soared to new heights, thanks to Safaricom’s Ziidi Trader platform, which is revolutionizing how retail investors access the market. On 11 February, the NSE recorded a historic 25,700 equity trades, marking the highest daily trade volume in its history. This surge follows a sharp increase in trading activity since Ziidi's pilot launch on 5 February.
Investor participation has steadily risen, with daily deals jumping from 8,713 on the first day to over 15,700 trades by mid-11 February. This surge signals a structural shift in market participation, not just a temporary spike. The liquidity has also surged, with turnover hitting KSh 2.439 billion on 10 February and KSh 1.830 billion the following day.
Kenya Power and Safaricom were the most traded stocks, while foreign investors also returned as net buyers. The NSE All Share Index reached a new high of 209.65, with several stocks hitting all-time highs, pointing to a broad market rally.
Ziidi's seamless integration with M-Pesa, which eliminates paperwork and simplifies access, is driving this growth, along with lower transaction fees compared to the market average. Retail investors are further energized by the ongoing Kenya Pipeline Company IPO, set to close on 19 February.
With this momentum, the NSE looks poised for continued growth as retail trading becomes more accessible and efficient.