Kenyan equities rose for a second week, with the Nairobi All-Share Index gaining 1.41% to 161.2 during the five trading sessions through 8 August. Market capitalisation increased in tandem, reaching KES 2.54 trillion. Tyre and agribusiness group Sameer Africa led the rally, jumping 43.6% to KES 12.55, while broadcaster Standard Group lagged, sliding 8.9% to KES 5.94. Turnover on the equities desk slipped 28.3% to KES 2.01 billion, and bond trading fell 33.7% to KES 39.22 billion. Foreign investors were net buyers, bringing in KES 264.5 million. Across the continent, the Malawi Stock Exchange posted the strongest performance, with its All-Share Index up 8.25% to 425,534.71 points. Namibia’s NSX Overall Index was the weakest, easing 2.12% to 1,752.44 points.