Nation Media (NMG)
KES 13.85
unchanged 0.00 % unchanged KES 0.00
Prev close 13.85
Nation Media share price
13151617Prev close 13.855 Oct12 Oct19 Oct26 Oct2 Nov13.85
- 5 Oct 2026: 16.55
- 6 Oct 2026: 15.95
- 7 Oct 2026: 16.10
- 8 Oct 2026: 16.10
- 9 Oct 2026: 15.40
- 12 Oct 2026: 16.00
- 13 Oct 2026: 16.00
- 14 Oct 2026: 15.35
- 15 Oct 2026: 15.25
- 16 Oct 2026: 15.10
- 19 Oct 2026: 14.60
- 21 Oct 2026: 14.40
- 22 Oct 2026: 13.95
- 23 Oct 2026: 14.35
- 26 Oct 2026: 14.50
- 27 Oct 2026: 14.05
- 28 Oct 2026: 13.70
- 29 Oct 2026: 14.50
- 30 Oct 2026: 13.85
- 2 Nov 2026: 13.85
Nation Media key figures
- Market cap
- KES 2.64bn
- Volume
- Not yet available
- Shares in issue
- 190.30m
- 52-week range
- 11.55 to 17.25
- P/E ratio
- Not yet available
- Dividend yield
- Not yet available
- Turnover
- Not yet available
- Prev close
- 13.85
- By market cap
- #39 on the NSE
- From 52-week high
- 20 % below
52-week range
- Low
- 11.55
- High
- 17.25
40 % of range
Nation Media shares backtest
If you bought KES 1,000 worth of Nation Media shares every month for 10 years since 2016, how much would you have now?
- 121 months × KES 1,000 = KES 121,000 put in
- KES 121,000 bought 5,535.95 shares
- 452.42 shares from dividends reinvested
- 5,988.37 shares × KES 13.85 today
KES 82,939 down −31.46 % on KES 121,000 put in
Nation Media dividends
Latest Nation Media dividends
| Dividend | KES per share | Book closure | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 final | 1.50 | ||
| FY2021 final | 1.50 | ||
| FY2019 interim | 1.50 | ||
| FY2018 final | 3.50 | ||
| FY2018 interim | 1.50 |
Amounts are before withholding tax.
About Nation Media
Nation Media Group is an East African media company founded in 1959 by the Aga Khan; the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development is its largest shareholder. Its brands include the Daily Nation, Business Daily, The EastAfrican, Taifa Leo and NTV in Kenya, Daily Monitor in Uganda and The Citizen in Tanzania. Based at Nation Centre, Nairobi, it has traded on the NSE since 1973 and is cross-listed in Uganda and Rwanda.
Nation Media news
FAQs about Nation Media shares
What is Nation Media's share price today?
Nation Media (NMG) last closed at KES 13.85 on 2 Nov 2026, unchanged from the previous close of 13.85. Prices on KenyaStocks are end of day.
How have Nation Media shares performed this year?
Nation Media shares closed 2025 at KES 11.55 and last closed at KES 13.85 on 2 Nov 2026, up 19.91 % so far in 2026. Past prices do not show what the shares will do next.
How much is one Nation Media share?
One Nation Media share cost KES 13.85 at the last close, plus trading fees (Ziidi Trader charges 1.5 % commission; broker fees vary). You can buy a single share: since 8 August 2025 the NSE lets you buy any number of shares.
How much do 1,000 Nation Media shares cost?
1,000 Nation Media shares cost KES 13,850.00 at the last close of KES 13.85, plus trading fees (Ziidi Trader charges 1.5 % commission; broker fees vary).
Does Nation Media pay dividends?
Yes. Nation Media's latest dividend is KES 1.50 per share (FY2022 final; book closure 16 Jun 2023, paid 31 Jul 2023). For FY2022 Nation Media paid a single dividend, KES 1.50 per share in total, against KES 1.50 for FY2021. To receive a dividend you must own the shares before the book closure date.
How do I buy Nation Media shares?
Open a CDS account through a licensed NSE stockbroker or broker app, fund it by M‑PESA or bank transfer, then place an order for Nation Media shares: since 8 August 2025 the NSE lets you buy any number of shares, even one. You can also buy NSE shares inside the M‑PESA app with Ziidi Trader. Trades settle in three working days. If you are weighing shares against a money market fund or Treasury bills, the comparison guide sets the three side by side.
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Is Nation Media actively traded on the NSE?
Nation Media traded on 18 of the last 20 NSE sessions on record at KenyaStocks.
Can I buy Nation Media shares from outside Kenya?
Yes. Non-residents and Kenyans in the diaspora open a CDS account through a licensed NSE stockbroker that onboards clients remotely, fund it by international transfer, and buy Nation Media shares the same way a resident does. Dividends paid to non-residents carry a different withholding tax rate; the guide's diaspora section covers the paperwork.
Where can I see Nation Media's share price history?
The chart on this page draws every daily close KenyaStocks holds for Nation Media (NMG), from 1 Nov 2006 to 2 Nov 2026. Days without a trade show as gaps.
What is the highest price Nation Media shares have closed at?
The highest daily close on record at KenyaStocks for Nation Media (NMG) is KES 419.00 on 28 Nov 2006. The record starts on 1 Nov 2006, so earlier peaks are not included.