1. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (SCBK)
- Dividend Yield: ~15% (total payout KSh 45/share: interim Sh 8 + final Sh 37)
- Strong profits and consistent payouts make it a top choice.
2. Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)
- Dividend Yield: 13–15%, the highest among local firms
- Attractive yield but watch share price volatility.
3. British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT)
- Dividend Yield: ~13–13.5% (final Sh 45–50/share)
- Stable cash flows; defensive sector.
4. Stanbic Holdings (SBIC)
- Dividend Yield: ~11–12% (final ~Sh 18.90/share)
- Reliable payouts, part of major banking group.
5. Co‑operative Bank of Kenya (COOP)
- Dividend Yield: ~11–13% (Sh 1.50/share)
- Strong performance and bank sector consistency.
6. BK Group (BKG)
- Dividend Yield: ~12–12.5% (Sh 1.74/share)
- High yield among banks, solid earnings.
7. I&M Group (IMH)
- Dividend Yield: ~11%
- Regional banking exposure, steady payouts.
8. Williamson Tea Kenya (WTK)
- Dividend Yield: ~11.8%
- Agribusiness play with attractive dividend income.
9. Crown Paints Kenya (CRWN)
- Dividend Yield: ~11%
- Industrial dividend payer with consistent returns.
10. NCBA Group (NCBA)
- Dividend Yield: ~11.3% (Sh 4.75/share)
- Expanded dividend backed by profit growth.
🔍 Quick Summary & Fundamentals Table
| Ticker | Company | Yield* | Latest Dividend (KSh) | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCBK | Standard Chartered | ~15% | 45 | Banking |
| KGN | KenGen | 13–15% | 0.30 | Energy |
| BAT | BAT Kenya | ~13.5% | 45–50 | Consumer |
| SBIC | Stanbic | ~12% | 18.90 | Banking |
| COOP | Co‑op Bank | ~11–13% | 1.50 | Banking |
| BKG | BK Group | ~12% | 1.74 | Banking |
| IMH | I&M Group | ~11% | — | Banking |
| WTK | Williamson Tea | ~11.8% | — | Agribusiness |
| CRWN | Crown Paints | ~11% | 3.00 | Industrial |
| NCBA | NCBA Group | ~11.3% | 4.75 | Banking |
* Yields are approximate and based on recent share prices and payouts.
📊 Real-Time Snapshot of Key Picks
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⚠️ Considerations Before Investing
- High Yields in utilities or cyclical sectors can result from share price weakness—assess fundamentals (see KenGen).
- Taxation: Dividends are taxed at source; factor this into net returns.
- Book Closure Dates: Some payouts occur mid-year (see Financial Buddy list)
- Market Risk: NSE has lower liquidity—large trades may impact prices.
- Diversification: Mix of banking, energy, consumer goods, and agribusiness helps balance sector-specific risks.
🧭 Next Steps for You
- Confirm upcoming dividends via NSE or company announcements (e.g., Safaricom’s interim/final dividends).
- Watch book closure dates if you’re targeting this season’s payouts.
- Evaluate fundamentals—look at earnings stability, debt levels, and management quality.
- Diversify across sectors to reduce reliance on any one industry.