Kenya Power & Lighting Co

KPLC · NSE · Kenya 🇰🇪
Energy & PetroleumLarge CapNSE Listed
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KSh21.05 -3.00%
-0.65 KSh today4 Aug 2026, 11:16 GMT+3
$0.1628 per share · market cap ≈ $258.8M
Price history+40.00% 6M
KSh21.70KSh15.35
4 Feb28 Apr3 Aug
52-Week Range
KSh11.05 LowKSh21.70 High
Session 09:00–15:00 NairobiEnd-of-day data
The read · Kenya Power & Lighting Co

KPLC−3.00% lower 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).

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Dividend history.

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1.43%trailing yield · 0.3 KES per share, 24 Feb 2026
Ex-DateAmountPay Date
24 Feb 20260.3 KES27 Mar 2026
3 Dec 20250.8 KES30 Jan 2026
3 Mar 20250.2 KES11 Apr 2025
3 Dec 20240.7 KES31 Jan 2025

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Company profile.

TickerKPLC
ExchangeNSE · Kenya
SectorEnergy & Petroleum
Market capKSh33.47B
Shares outstanding1.95B
CurrencyKES (KSh)
MarketNairobi Securities Exchange
Hours09:00–15:00 Nairobi
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Frequently asked.

What is the KPLC share price today?+

Kenya Power & Lighting Co trades at KSh21.05 on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, −3.00% 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 1.43%.

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 KSh21.05 on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, down 3.00% on the day, as of 4 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 4 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 KPLC shares in Kenya?

KPLC shares trade on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and can be bought through a licensed Kenya stockbroker. Mansa Markets maintains a directory of Kenya stockbrokers to compare options.