: Remained a dominant force in the market, benefiting from its digital economy cornerstone status. In May 2017, the company saw a major investment from Vodacom, which acquired a 34.94% stake.
: Driven by strong profit growth, Equity Bank was a key driver of market capitalization. Its share price saw significant surges, reaching near KSh 70 following positive quarterly results.
Investors in 2017 found the most stability and growth in large-cap "blue-chip" companies, which maintained strong fundamentals despite market swings.
: The NSE 20 Share Index suffered in August and September 2017 due to fears of a constitutional crisis following the annulled election.