Nairobi bourse launches 2015 investment challenge initiative

Nairobi,Kenya : Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has launched its 2015 NSE Investment Challenge, a flagship financial literacy initiative seeking to inculcate an investment culture among the youth in universities and other tertiary institutions of higher learning.

Speaking during the launch yesterday, NSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Odundo said the bourse is committed to educating and informing the public on the Capital Markets as this in turn contributes to sustainable economic growth.

 "The investment challenge gives the youth a safe, entertaining and affordable means of learning how to invest in our capital markets," he said. NIC Bank Group Managing Director John Gachora who was the chief guest said the initiative is aimed at ensuring a future generation that is financial savvy and can among others make informed choices on their finances.