Govt raises Sh112bn from oversubscribed KPC IPO
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Mar 04, 2026
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PHIDEL KIZITO
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The IPO offered 11.81 billion shares at Sh9 each, and the positive response from investors pushed total applications to 12.49 billion shares, giving the IPO a subscription rate of 105.7 percent.
Key Takeaways
- The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) IPO successfully raised Sh112.4 billion, making it one of Kenya's largest public share sales.
- The IPO was oversubscribed by 105.7%, with applications for 12.49 billion shares against the 11.81 billion offered.
- Over 70,000 Kenyan investors participated in the offer, indicating increased confidence in the country's capital markets.
- The government expects to receive around Sh26.7 billion, which will be channeled into infrastructure projects through the National Infrastructure Fund.
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