Sectors of the NSE

The 11 Sectors of the NSE

The 63 listed companies on the NSE are organized into 11 sectors. Understanding sectors helps you diversify your investments.

Key Sectors

• Banking — The largest sector. Equity, KCB, Co-op Bank, NCBA, Stanbic, ABSA
• Telecommunications — Dominated by Safaricom, the largest company by market cap
• Manufacturing & Allied — EABL, BAT, Bamburi Cement
• Insurance — Jubilee, Britam, CIC, Kenya Re
• Energy & Petroleum — KenGen, Kenya Power, Total Energies
• Agricultural — Kakuzi, Sasini, Limuru Tea
• Investment — Centum, Trans-Century, Home Afrika
• Commercial & Services — Nation Media, Standard Group, TPS Eastern Africa
• Construction & Allied — ARM Cement, Bamburi, Crown Paints
• Automobiles & Accessories — Car & General
• REITs — Real Estate Investment Trusts

Different sectors perform differently depending on economic conditions. Banking does well when the economy grows; utilities provide stability during downturns.