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Our free NSE Dividend Calculator lets you work out exactly how much dividend income your Nairobi Securities Exchange shares have earned — pick a company, enter your shares, and watch your Ksh payout update instantly.
By Mutinda MUpdated June 20264-minute readNSE: SCOM · EQTY
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 more than one company and sector. We are adding more NSE-listed companies regularly, so this hub will keep growing.
To use the NSE Dividend Calculator: pick a company below (e.g. Safaricom or Equity Bank), choose "Single Year" or "Year Range," enter your number of shares, and your gross dividend, withholding tax, and net Ksh payout appear automatically. Kenya charges 5% withholding tax on dividends for residents and 10% for non-residents.
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
Year
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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.
Same share count is applied to every year in the range.
Results update automatically as you type
Total Gross
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Total WHT (5%)
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Total Net
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Years Counted
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Year
DPS (Ksh)
Gross (Ksh)
WHT (Ksh)
Net (Ksh)
📌 Note: Withholding tax at 5% (resident rate) deducted per year. This is a final tax in Kenya.
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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 Year
DPS (Ksh/share)
Change vs Prior Year
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Source
Withholding Tax & Buying 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.
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How to buy NSE shares:
Open a CDS account with a licensed stockbroker (or via CDSC).
Fund your brokerage account by M-Pesa or bank transfer.
Place a buy order for the stock you want, at the current NSE share price.
Make sure your purchase settles before the company's book closure date to qualify for that year's dividend.
⚠️ 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.
What is the NSE ticker symbol for Safaricom and Equity Bank?
Safaricom is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol SCOM. Equity Group Holdings is listed under the ticker symbol EQTY. Both are among the most actively traded stocks on the NSE.
How do I buy NSE shares in Kenya?
Open a CDS (Central Depository System) account through a licensed stockbroker, fund the account, and place a buy order for the stock you want. You must buy before the company's "book closure" date to qualify for that year's dividend.