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Quick Mart Surges as Retailer Marks Kenya’s Second IPO of 2026

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 12 November 2026, 07:18 UTC By Eric Ombok 1 min read
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Quick Mart Surges as Retailer Marks Kenya’s Second IPO of 2026 Quick Mart Plc surged in its debut on Kenya’s bourse as the nation’s second-biggest supermarket chain plans to double revenue and add at least 50 stores over the next four years. The stock climbed to 10 shillings per share in the first trade on Thursday in Nairobi, the capital, after listing at 7.50 shillings.

Quick Mart Surges as Retailer Marks Kenya’s Second IPO of 2026 Quick Mart Plc surged in its debut on Kenya’s bourse as the nation’s second-biggest supermarket chain plans to double revenue and add at least 50 stores over the next four years. The stock climbed to 10 shillings per share in the first trade on Thursday in Nairobi, the capital, after listing at 7.50 shillings.
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