Nairobi — The industrial and allied sector moved 2.5 million shares, which accounted for 87.81 per cent of the day's traded volume.

Turnover rose to Sh73 million on a volume of 2.9 million shares against Sh68 million for the 2.4 million shares sold in the previous session.

The NSE 20 share Index was up 20.72 points to stand at 3207.73, with improved prices noted on some of the index-linked stocks.

Mumias Sugar saw 2.3 million shares changing hands at between Sh11.90 and Sh12. EA Breweries eased two shillings to trade at Sh105 with 26,000 shares realised. Barclays Bank shaved-off six shillings to close at Sh224 on a volume of 7,000 shares. Standard Chartered Bank shed two shillings to stand at Sh124 with 46,000 shares realised.

Kenya Airways seesawed at between Sh21.50 and Sh22.25 with 66,000 shares traded.

Nation Media Group up two shillings to Sh194.00 moved 49,000 shares.

The Bond Market witnessed improved activity, with bonds totalling Sh44 million transacted compared to Sh1.9 million dealt on Monday.

Rea-vipingo moved 13,000 shares at an improved price of Sh12.40.