Kenya's NSE halts equities trading due to technical hitch

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Nairobi Securities Exchange said on Tuesday it had stopped trading of shares just before noon due to an unspecified technical hitch, adding it expected the issue to be resolved in time for Wednesday's session.

The bourse is an important gateway for foreign investors looking for exposure to fast-growing economies in the East African region.

(Reporting by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Catherine Evans)