Kenya Power & Lighting Co
KPLC — +1.21% higher on the last session.
Kenya Power & Lighting Co (KPLC) is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and trades in KES (KSh). The company operates in the Energy & Petroleum sector. Current market capitalisation stands at KSh33.47B. NSE prices on Mansa Markets are end-of-day — published once daily after the official close (not real-time).
How it reads against the desk.
Open compare →Dividend history.
Calendar →| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 0.3 KES | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 0.8 KES | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2025 | 0.2 KES | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2024 | 0.7 KES | 31 Jan 2025 |
Latest disclosures.
All filings →Company profile.
Frequently asked.
What is the KPLC share price today?+
Kenya Power & Lighting Co trades at KSh20.90 on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, +1.21% on the day. NSE prices here are end-of-day, published once daily after the official close.
What is Kenya Power & Lighting Co's market capitalisation?+
KSh33.47B on the NSE, a large cap listing.
Does KPLC pay dividends?+
The most recent dividend on record is 0.3 KES per share with an ex-dividend date of 24 Feb 2026 — a trailing yield of about 1.44%.
What sector is Kenya Power & Lighting Co in?+
Energy & Petroleum, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya.
How can I buy KPLC shares?+
Through any licensed stockbroker in Kenya. Mansa Markets maintains a directory of stockbrokers so you can compare fees and account types before you open an account.
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Kenya Power & Lighting Co (KPLC) — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kenya Power & Lighting Co (KPLC) share price today?
Kenya Power & Lighting Co (KPLC) trades at KSh20.90 on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, up 1.21% on the day, as of 18 August 2026. Prices are quoted in KES.
What is Kenya Power & Lighting Co's market capitalisation?
Kenya Power & Lighting Co has a market capitalisation of KSh33.47B (KES) on the NSE, as of 18 August 2026.
Does Kenya Power & Lighting Co (KPLC) pay dividends?
Yes. The most recent Kenya Power & Lighting Co dividend on record is KES 0.3 with an ex-dividend date of 24 February 2026 and payment on 27 March 2026.
What sector is Kenya Power & Lighting Co in?
Kenya Power & Lighting Co (KPLC) is listed in the Energy & Petroleum sector on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
How can I buy Kenya Power & Lighting Co (KPLC) shares in Kenya?
You need a CDS account (Central Depository and Settlement Corporation), opened through a licensed broker such as Standard Investment Bank or Dyer & Blair, in minutes through the Hisa or Dosikaa apps, or you can buy from a single share through Ziidi Trader inside M-PESA; you need your national ID and KRA PIN. Fund it by M-PESA or bank transfer, then place a buy order for KPLC during NSE trading hours (09:00–15:00 local time), ideally with a limit price. Expect about 2.1 percent all-in per trade (brokerage plus NSE, CMA and CDSC levies); dividends arrive net of 5 percent withholding tax for residents. Trades settle T+3, after which the shares sit in your account in your own name.