The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is set to launch East Africa's first exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on artificial intelligence stocks before the end of 2026.

• The ETF will track a basket of companies with significant exposure to AI, offering investors access to the sector through a single listed investment.
• The initiative is spearheaded by NSE Chief Executive Officer Frank Mwiti.
• This move aims to diversify investment products and provide local investors with access to global technology themes, which have been less accessible due to the limited number of technology-heavy listings on the exchange.