The Main Investment Market Segment is the premium board for large, well-established companies in Kenya and across the region. It hosts leading enterprises spanning a wide range of sectors within the economy. Companies listed on this segment typically demonstrate strong financial performance, robust governance structures, and a proven track record of operational stability. The segment is designed to attract mature businesses with significant market presence and growth potential. It also provides investors with access to some of the most prominent and stable companies in the market. Through this board, the Exchange promotes transparency, investor confidence, and long-term capital formation in the economy.
Requirements to List of the Main Market Investment Segment
| Listing Requirement | Main Investment Market Segment |
| Operation history | 5 years of business operations |
| Share capital and shareholders | Min. paid-up ordinary share capital of KES 50m, minimum 250 shareholders |
| Total assets | Minimum KES 1bn (unless CMA exempt) |
| IFRS compliant audited financial records |
Last 3 accounting periods, ending at least 4 months prior for non-issuers and 6 months for already issued securities |
| Directors | Majority non-executive, at least one third independent. |
| Shares available for trade by public (free float) | At least 15% |
| Lock-in period for controlling shareholders | 24 months |
Companies on MIMS
| No. | Issuer | Sector |
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Kakuzi Plc | Agricultural |
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Sasini Plc | Agricultural |
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Williamson Tea Kenya Plc | Agricultural |
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Car & General (Kenya) Plc | Automobiles & Accessories |
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ABSA Bank Kenya Plc | Banking |
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HF Group Plc | Banking |
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Equity Group Holdings Plc | Banking |
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BK Group Plc | Banking |
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Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited | Banking |
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I&M Group Plc | Banking |
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KCB Group Plc | Banking |
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NCBA Group Plc | Banking |
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Stanbic Holdings Plc | Banking |
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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited | Banking |
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited | Banking |
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Express Kenya Plc | Commercial and Services |
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Kenya Airways Plc | Commercial and Services |
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Longhorn Publishers Plc | Commercial and Services |
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Sameer Africa Plc | Commercial and Services |
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Nation Media Group Plc | Commercial and Services |
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Standard Group Plc | Commercial and Services |
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TPS Eastern Africa Plc | Commercial and Services |
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WPP Scangroup Plc | Commercial and Services |
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Bamburi Cement Plc | Construction & Allied |
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Crown Paints Kenya Plc | Construction & Allied |
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East African Cables Plc (Under Administration) | Construction & Allied |
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East African Portland Cement Plc | Construction & Allied |
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Kenya Electricity Generating Company Plc | Energy & Petroleum |
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Kenya Pipeline Company | Energy & Petroleum |
| No. | Issuer | Sector | |
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Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc | Energy & Petroleum | |
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TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya Plc | Energy & Petroleum | |
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Umeme Limited | Energy & Petroleum | |
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Jubilee Holdings Limited | Insurance | |
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Britam Holdings Plc | Insurance | |
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CIC Insurance Group Plc | Insurance | |
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Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited | Insurance | |
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Liberty Kenya Holdings Plc | Insurance | |
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Sanlam Kenya Plc | Insurance | |
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Centum Investment Company Plc | Investment | |
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Home Afrika Limited | Investment | |
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Olympia Capital Holdings Plc | Investment | |
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TransCentury Plc (In Receivership) | Investment | |
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Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc | Investment Services | |
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BOC Kenya Plc | Manufacturing & Allied | |
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British American Tobacco Kenya Plc | Manufacturing & Allied | |
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Carbacid Investments Plc | Manufacturing & Allied | |
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Newgold Issuer (RF) Limited | Exchange Traded Funds | |
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East African Breweries Plc | Manufacturing & Allied | |
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FTG Holdings Limited | Manufacturing & Allied | |
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Unga Group Plc | Manufacturing & Allied | |
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Safaricom Plc | Telecommunication | |
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Laptrust Imara I-REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust | |
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Mumias Sugar Company Plc (In Receivership) | Manufacturing & Allied | |
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Uchumi Supermarkets Plc | Commercial and Services | |
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ARM Cement PLC (In Liquidation) | Construction & Allied | |
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Deacons (East Africa) Plc (Under Administration) | Commercial and Services | |
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FTG Holdings Limited | Manufacturing & Allied | |
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Satrix MSCI World ETF | Exchange Traded Funds |