NSE Dividend Calculator: Safaricom, Equity Bank, NCBA, KCB, Co-op, KenGen, EABL & ABSA | KE Offers
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NSE Dividend Calculator
8 Companies · Live Payouts

Our free NSE Dividend Calculator covers Safaricom, Equity Bank, NCBA, KCB, Co-op Bank, KenGen, EABL, and ABSA Kenya — pick a company, enter your shares, and watch your Ksh payout update instantly.

By Mutinda M Updated June 2026 5-minute read SCOM · EQTY · NCBA · KCB · COOP · KEGN · EABL · ABSA

The NSE Dividend Calculator on this page helps Kenyan investors find out, in seconds, exactly how much dividend income their Nairobi Securities Exchange shares have generated — across eight companies and three sectors. Choose Safaricom (Telecommunications), Equity Bank, NCBA Group, KCB Group, Co-operative Bank, or ABSA Bank Kenya (Banking), or KenGen and EABL (Energy & Manufacturing), pick a single year or a full range, and your gross payout, withholding tax, and net payout in Ksh appear automatically as you type. We are adding more NSE-listed companies regularly, so this hub will keep growing.

To use the NSE Dividend Calculator: pick a company from the 8 available (Safaricom, Equity Bank, NCBA, KCB, Co-op Bank, KenGen, EABL, or ABSA Kenya), choose "Single Year" or "Year Range," enter your number of shares, and your gross dividend, withholding tax, and net Ksh payout appear automatically — no button needed. Kenya charges 5% withholding tax on dividends for residents and 10% for non-residents. NCBA's 2019 scrip dividend is flagged separately as no cash was paid that year.

Step 1: Choose a Company

Tap a company to load its dividend calculator and full payout history. More sectors are on the way.

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Step 2: Calculate Your Dividend

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Safaricom PLC (SCOM)

Works for single years or a full date range · Telecommunications

Withholding tax is a final tax in Kenya — it is deducted automatically and does not need to be declared separately.

Enter the total shares you own (or owned) that year.

Results update automatically as you type

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DPS
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Gross Payout
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WHT (5%)
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Net Payout
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📌 Note on Withholding Tax: KRA deducts 5% withholding tax for resident shareholders. This is a final tax — it does not need to be filed separately.
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The calculator uses the official dividend per share figures from Safaricom's Annual Reports and Investor Presentations. The 2026 figure (Ksh 2.00) is sourced from the FY26 Investor Presentation (May 2026).

Safaricom (SCOM) Dividend History

The table below shows every Safaricom dividend per share (DPS) since 2009, along with the growth rate compared to the year before.

Financial YearDPS (Ksh/share)Change vs Prior YearVisualSource

Withholding Tax & How to Buy NSE Shares

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Withholding tax (WHT): The Kenya Revenue Authority deducts 5% on dividends paid to Kenyan resident shareholders, and 10% for non-residents. This is a final tax — the amount shown as "Net Payout" above is what actually lands in your bank account. You do not need to file it separately.

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How to buy NSE shares — step by step:

We recommend Faida Investment Bank, a Capital Markets Authority-licensed NSE stockbroker, as a trusted starting point. Here is the full process:

  1. Open a CDS account via Faida Investment Bank. Visit our Faida referral page to get started. Faida will walk you through the Central Depository System (CDS) account setup — this is where your NSE shares are held electronically.
  2. Fund your brokerage account. Transfer money via M-Pesa or bank transfer to your account. Faida accepts both methods.
  3. Place a buy order for the stock you want (e.g. SCOM, EQTY, KCB, NCBA, COOP, KEGN, EABL, or ABSA) at the current NSE market price.
  4. Buy before the book closure date to qualify for that year's dividend. Faida's team can advise you on upcoming record dates for each company.
  5. Receive your dividend directly to your registered bank account on the payment date set by the company.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational and informational purposes only. Dividend figures are sourced from each company's official Annual Reports and investor presentations. This is not financial advice. Past dividend performance does not guarantee future payouts. Always conduct your own research or consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate my NSE dividend payout?
Pick a company above, choose a single year or a year range, and enter your number of shares. Your gross payout, withholding tax, and net payout in Ksh appear automatically as you type — no button needed.
Is withholding tax deducted from NSE dividends?
Yes. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) deducts 5% withholding tax on dividends for Kenyan resident shareholders and 10% for non-residents. This is a final tax — you do not need to file it separately in your personal tax return.
How much dividend does Safaricom pay per share?
Safaricom's dividend per share has grown from Ksh 0.10 in 2009 to Ksh 2.00 in 2026, after holding steady at Ksh 1.20 between 2023 and 2025. Safaricom has paid a dividend every year since listing on the NSE in 2008.
How much dividend does Equity Bank pay per share?
Equity Group's dividend per share grew from Ksh 0.40 in 2009 to Ksh 5.75 in 2025. The bank paid no dividend in 2019 and 2020 — a period that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic and capital preservation directives for Kenyan banks — before resuming at Ksh 3.00 per share in 2021 and rising every year since.
How much dividend does Co-operative Bank pay per share?
Co-operative Bank of Kenya's dividend per share grew from Ksh 0.80 in 2017 to Ksh 2.50 in 2025. The bank maintained a steady Ksh 1.00 dividend from 2018 to 2021, raised it to Ksh 1.50 in 2022, and delivered the highest payout in its history at Ksh 2.50 in 2025 — with no missed years on record.
How much dividend does NCBA Group pay per share?
NCBA Group issued a scrip dividend in 2019 — shareholders received 1 new share for every 10 held rather than a cash payout. From 2020 onwards the bank switched to cash: Ksh 1.50 (2020), rising every year to a record Ksh 7.10 per share in 2025. Use the NCBA calculator above to see exactly how much you would have received in any year or range.
What is a scrip dividend and how does it affect the NCBA calculator?
A scrip dividend is when a company gives shareholders additional shares instead of paying cash. NCBA did this in 2019, issuing 1 new share per 10 held. Since no cash changed hands, the NCBA Dividend Calculator shows Ksh 0.00 for 2019 and flags the year clearly. If your date range includes 2019, that year is excluded from the cash totals and a footnote explains why.
How much dividend does KCB Group pay per share?
KCB Group's dividend has been more variable than its peers: Ksh 3.50 (2019), cut to Ksh 1.00 (2020) during the pandemic, Ksh 3.00 (2021), Ksh 2.00 (2022), no dividend in 2023, then a strong recovery to Ksh 3.00 (2024) and a record Ksh 7.00 per share in 2025.
How much dividend does KenGen pay per share?
KenGen (Kenya Electricity Generating Company) has paid dividends since 2007. Payouts have been variable — peaking at Ksh 0.90 in 2008 — before dipping to zero in 2016 and 2017 as the company managed capital expenditure on generation projects. After resuming at Ksh 0.40 in 2018, KenGen steadily raised its payout to Ksh 0.90 per share in FY2025, matching its all-time high.
How much dividend does EABL pay per share?
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has one of the longest dividend histories on the NSE, with payouts stretching back to at least 2005. Dividends reached a peak of Ksh 12.00 per share in 2016, dipped sharply during COVID-affected years (Ksh 3.00 in 2020, nothing in 2021), and have recovered strongly — reaching Ksh 8.00 per share in 2025.
How much dividend does ABSA Bank Kenya pay per share?
ABSA Bank Kenya (formerly Barclays Bank of Kenya) has paid dividends since at least 2006. The payout dropped to zero in 2020 due to the pandemic and CBK capital preservation directives, but ABSA resumed at Ksh 1.10 in 2021 and has raised its dividend every year since, reaching Ksh 2.05 per share in FY2025 — the highest in its history.
What are the NSE ticker symbols for all companies in this calculator?
Safaricom: SCOM · Equity Group Holdings: EQTY · KCB Group: KCB · NCBA Group: NCBA · Co-operative Bank: COOP · KenGen: KEGN · East African Breweries: EABL · ABSA Bank Kenya: ABSA. All eight are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and are among the most actively traded stocks on the NSE.
How do I buy NSE shares in Kenya?
We recommend starting with Faida Investment Bank, a licensed NSE stockbroker regulated by the Capital Markets Authority. They will help you open a CDS (Central Depository System) account, fund it, and place buy orders for SCOM, EQTY, KCB, NCBA, COOP, KEGN, EABL, ABSA, or any other NSE-listed stock. You must buy before the company's book closure date to qualify for that year's dividend.

Which NSE Stock Has Paid the Most Dividends?

Across the eight companies in this calculator, the dividend picture is remarkably diverse. EABL has the longest history, with payouts stretching back to 2005 and a peak of Ksh 12.00 per share in 2016. NCBA and KCB both hit record highs of Ksh 7.00–7.10 per share in 2025, while Equity Group has grown steadily from Ksh 0.40 in 2009 to Ksh 5.75 in 2025. Co-operative Bank and ABSA stand out for consistency — both have been growing payouts without dramatic swings. KenGen, after a two-year pause, matched its 2008 high of Ksh 0.90 in FY2025. And Safaricom remains the telecoms giant, with 18 consecutive years of dividends and a record Ksh 2.00 in FY2026.

Use the calculator above to model your own scenarios — what would 50,000 KCB shares have earned you since 2019? What is the total EABL payout over 20 years? What would a mixed 10,000-share holding across all eight companies have returned? The numbers update in real time as you type.

When you are ready to invest, we recommend getting started with Faida Investment Bank — a Capital Markets Authority-licensed NSE stockbroker that will help you open a CDS account, buy shares, and receive your dividends. As always, verify figures with each company's official investor relations page before making decisions, and consult a licensed financial advisor for personalised guidance. Happy investing! 📈

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