Stocks 101: Your guide to open a CDS account and making your first trade

Paglalarawan

Local stocks have emerged as the top-returning asset class of 2025 by a significant margin (an accounting mile), reigniting massive retail investor interest in the Nairobi Securities Exchange.This episode is we break down everything you need to know to capitalise on this boom – from opening a CDS (Central Depository System) and trading account, placing the first trade, and understanding how the system works.Joining us is Sheila Wambui, Research Analyst at AIB-AXYS Africa, who walks us through the process, answers the most common beginner questions and shares practical tips for navigating the market confidently.