Top 7 Best Companies to Buy Shares From in Kenya (2025) for Small Investors

 

For Small Hustlers & First-Time Investors

✅ 1. Safaricom PLC (SCOM)

Why? Strong performance, regular dividends

Good for: Long-term growth + steady income

✅ 2. Equity Group Holdings

Why? Expanding across Africa, profitable

Good for: Those seeking stability and growth

✅ 3. KCB Group

Why? One of Kenya’s top banks, good returns

Good for: Conservative investors

✅ 4. EABL (East African Breweries)

Why? Strong brand, consistent profits

Good for: Dividend lovers

✅ 5. Co-operative Bank

Why? Trusted by many Kenyans, steady returns

Good for: Low-risk investors

✅ 6. Centum Investment

Why? Focuses on property, energy, and private equity

Good for: Medium-risk investors looking to diversify

✅ 7. NCBA Group

Why? Fast growth, digital banking innovation

Good for: Young investors seeking value

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📲 How to Get Started with Shares in Kenya:

Open a CDS Account through a stockbroker or your bank (e.g. Equity, NCBA, Genghis, AIB-AXYS)

Deposit a small amount (as low as Ksh 1,000)

Use Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) or stock apps like:

AIB DigiTrader

Faida Invest

Genghis Capital App

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💡 Tips for Hustlers:

Start small, grow slowly

Reinvest your dividends

Avoid hype stocks — focus on real, stable companies

Always do your own research