NSE Closes in the Green as Safaricom, Equity and KCB Lift NASI by 0.7%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) trended upward in today’ session with all key performance indicators closing in the green
Equity Sectors
Insurance
95.83 B
+5.01%
Investment Services
4.97 B
+2.13%
Energy & Petroleum
132.70 B
+1.61%
Telecommunication
1.24 T
+1.47%
Exchange Traded Funds
0
+0.55%
Construction & Allied
14.92 B
+0.19%
Automobiles & Accessories
6.36 B
0.00%
Banking
1.41 T
-0.01%
Commercial & Services
47.29 B
-0.36%
Agricultural
20.99 B
-0.47%
Manufacturing & Allied
261.00 B
-1.36%
Investment
9.81 B
-2.05%
Kenya Commercial Bank
KCB
Data as of Jun 02, 2026
KES 67.50
+0.75 Today
1.12%
In The News
KCB Group Shareholders Approve KShs. 22.5 Billion Dividend Payout
KCB Group shareholders have approved a total dividend payout of KSh22.5 billion for the Financial Year 2025
Historic Profit Earns KCB Group Shareholders Ksh22.5B Dividend
KCB Group Plc shareholders have approved a total dividend payout of Ksh22.5 billion for the financial year ended 31st December 2025. The payout, approved at the Annual General Meeting today, comprises an interim and special dividend of Ksh4 per share approved by the Board in November 2025 and a final and special dividend of Ksh3 […]
KCB Q1 2026 Results: Profit Rises as Funding Costs Fall | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KCB Group posted pre-tax profit of 24.4B in Q1 2026, up 15.3%, as interest expense fell to a two-year low and total operating income crossed 50B.
KCB Group Plc Posts Ksh 24.4 Billion in Q1 2026 Pre-tax Profit
KCB Group PLC recorded KShs. 24.4 billion in pre-tax profit for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 15.3% growth, compared to KShs. 21.2 billion
KCB Group Posts Ksh24.4 Billion Q1 2026 Pre-Tax Profit
KCB Group recorded Ksh24.4 billion in pre-tax profit for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 15.3% growth, compared to Ksh21.2 billion a similar period last year.
KCB posts 11pc profit growth to Sh18bn in first quarter
At Sh17.81 billion net profit, KCB’s net earnings trails those of Equity Group which announced a 23.8 percent rise in net profit to Sh18.3 billion over the same quarter. ...
KCB eyes Sh7bn from disposal of Mavoko land
The sale of the land is expected to be undertaken through land regularisation which is described as the handing of formal and permanent ownership to an occupier. ...
KCB Introduces Ksh 20 Flat Fee on Pesalink
KCB Bank customers across the country can now enjoy a reduced flat fee of KShs. 20/= when sending money through Pesalink for any amount above KShs. 1,000 up to KShs. 999,999.
KCB Slashes Fees For Sending Money Through Pesalink
KCB Bank customers will pay a reduced flat fee of Ksh20 to send money through Pesalink for any amount between Ksh1,000 and Ksh999,999.
KCB Introduces KShs. 20 Flat Fee on Pesalink
KCB Bank Kenya has reduced its Pesalink transaction fee to a flat KShs. 20 for transfers between KShs. 1,000 and KShs. 999,999
What to know about KCB Money Market Fund (MMF) In 2026
As the Kenyan economy faces aggressive inflationary pressures and surging cost of living coupled with fluctuating interest rates and other economic uncertainties, conservative investment options such as money market funds continue to attract investors seeking stability and liquidity over high-risk, high-reward assets. KCB Bank, one of the country’s largest commercial lenders, is promoting its Money […]
When Your M-Pesa Statement Becomes Your Payslip: KCB’s Mortgage Shift Could Rewrite Home Ownership For Kenya’s Hustlers
That was the quiet cruelty of Kenya’s mortgage market. It was not always about whether you could pay. It was about whether your income looked respectable enough on paper
KCB and Centum Launch Mortgage Plan to Boost Home Ownership
KCB Bank Kenya has partnered with Centum Real Estate to roll out a new mortgage offering aimed at enhancing access to home financing
KCB Targets MSMEs and Informal Sector with New Mortgage Financing Solution
KCB Bank has announced the launch of a new mortgage solution designed to unlock home ownership for Kenya’s informal sector.
How KCB Turned the WRC Safari Rally into a Masterclass in Financial Discipline
KCB Bank’s involvement in the WRC Safari Rally goes far beyond sponsorship. This year’s Safari Rally became a strategic masterstroke that blended adrenaline with financial literacy.
KCBTargets SMEs and Gig Workers in Mortgage Drive
KCB Bank Kenya has changed its mortgage lending model, targeting small businesses and informal sector workers in a bid to grow home ownership in the country. The lender says it will now assess borrowers using transaction data and financial records instead of relying on payslips, a move that opens the door to traders, artisans, freelancers […]
KCB Single-Digit Mortgage Seeks to Unlock Home Ownership for Informal Sector
KCB Bank has announced the launch of a transformative mortgage solution designed to unlock home ownership for Kenya’s informal sector.
KCB Bank Kenya Launches Under-18 Proposition to build A Savings Culture Among Children
KCB Bank Kenya has unveiled a bold, forward-thinking financial literacy and wellness programme designed to nurture a strong savings culture among children nationwide
KCB Bank Kenya Launches Account For Teenagers
KCB Bank Kenya has announced a flagship financial literacy and wellness programme aimed at promoting saving among children.
KCB FC, Banking on a Strong Run, Take on Ulinzi Stars
Premier League side KCB FC is back in action this weekend in the Sportpesa League, facing Ulinzi Stars in an afternoon clash at the Kasarani Annex.
Sidian Bank Picks on John Okulo from KCB Group as its New CEO
Sidian Bank, a hitherto colourless Tier II lender, has appointed John Okulo as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. John Okulo is a seasoned banker from KCB Bank, and will succeed former Sidian Bank CEO/MD Chege Thumbi, whose leaves the C-Suite and corner office on June 30, 2026, on retirement after a nine-year […]
KCB Bank Kenya to Get US$96.9M (KSh 12.5B) Facility from Green Climate Fund
KCB Bank Kenya has received approval for a $96.9M (KSh. 12.5B) financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to accelerate green projects for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers in Kenya. The blended finance initiative—a mix of concessional lending, a guarantee, and a grant—under the Climate Smart Technology (CST) programme, is meant to […]
KCB Appoints Peter Ng'eno as New Corporate Banking Director | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KCB Group has appointed Peter Kipkorir Ng’eno as the Director Corporate Banking-KCB Bank Kenya, with effect from March 27, 2026, succeeding John Okulo.
KCB's John Okulo Appointed Sidian Bank CEO from May 2026 | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Sidian Bank has appointed KCB's John Okulo as CEO from May 2026, succeeding Chege Thumbi who retires after nine years and a sixfold profit jump to KSh 1.73 Bn.
KCB’s Mobile Lending Boom and the Hustler Fund Data Behind It
As millions tap their phones for short term credit, a detailed picture of Kenya’s informal financial life is slowly coming into focus
KCB Group books Sh3.1bn gain from sale of National Bank
KCB bought NBK through a share swap in a deal that was valued at more than Sh5 billion and which was completed in early 2020.
How KCB took over Sh42bn drivers’ license deal from Access Bank
KCB secured the Sh42 billion digital driver’s licence PPP after Access Bank questioned its profitability.
KCB Group’s FY2025 EPS Rises 11%, Board More Than Doubles Dividend to KES 7.00 a Share
KCB Group PLC reported an after-tax profit of KES 68
KCB Group posts 11% Net Profit to Ksh68.4B
KCB Group has reported a net profit of Ksh 68.4 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking an 11 per cent increase from the Ksh 61.8 billion recorded in 2024. The growth was supported by higher lending, increased revenues and strong contributions from regional operations. The lender said customer loans grew by 15 […]
KCB Group's Net Proft Jumps 11pc to KShs. 68.4 Billion
KCB Group PLC has posted a KSh 68.4 billion profit after tax for the full year ending December 2025. Read more.
KCB Group Posts Record KSh 68.35Bn Profit in 2025 | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KCB posts record 2025 profit after tax of 68.35 Bn, up 10.6%, as funding costs collapse. Full-year dividend hits KSh 7 per share, its largest payout
KCB doubles final dividend as profit hits Sh66.8bn
Higher earnings and proceeds from the National Bank of Kenya sale lift shareholder payouts.
KCB, tycoons to get over Sh42bn from traffic fines
Sources familiar with the deal reckon that the backers of the project are expected to post a return of at least 120 percent over the period.
Court says fraud trial of KCB banker was proper despite acquittal
Court dismisses ex-KCB employee’s claim, ruling fraud investigation was lawful despite her acquittal.
KCB Bank and Visa Launch New Business Credit Card to Empower Kenyan SMEs
KCB Bank has joined forces with Visa to introduce a new Business Credit Card tailored for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya.
Equity, KCB, NCBA Cut Lending Rates to 8.75% After CBK Move | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Top Baking Giants have lowered lending rates to 8.75% after CBK cut the CBR, repricing variable loans and staying anchored to the policy rate.
Co-op Bank, Equity and KCB get higher credit rating in review
High levels of non-performing loans has been one of the major risks associated with Kenya’s banking industry. ...
KCB Pours Ksh227M Into 2026 Safari Rally
KCB Bank has committed Ksh 227 million to the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya. In a press statement released on Tuesday, the bank said this marks the sixth year it has backed the rally since it returned to Kenya in 2021 after a 19-year absence. Of the total amount, Ksh 100 million […]
KCB Foundation Training Powers Kamukunji Artisan’s Income Ksh50K Month
A 28-year-old Jua Kali artisan from Kisumu is drawing attention after growing his Kamukunji workshop into a steady income source and a job-creating space for young people, showing how Kenya’s informal sector can still produce real success stories when given the right support. John Otieno, who hails from Seme in Kisumu County, is the founder […]
Security Firm Says KCB Forced Directors to Sign KSh84mn Loan | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The High Court has ordered KCB Bank to hand over internal documents in a lawsuit trying to recover money that a firm claims was never lawfully borrowed.
NSE Market Report: Bourse Turnover Surges as KCB Emerges the Most Traded Counter
Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), on Monday 26th January 2026, was characterized by a surge of 76% in the aggregate turnover which closed at KES 1
CAK Approves KCB Group’s Acquisition of Fintech Firm Riverbank Solutions
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved KCB Group’s acquisition of a 75% stake in the fintech firm Riverbank Solutions Limited.
CAK Approves KCB’s Acquisition of Riverbank Solutions
KCB Group Plc has secured regulatory approval to take control of Riverbank Solutions Limited, paving the way for one of the most significant bank–fintech deals in Kenya’s financial sector in recent years. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) confirmed it has authorised KCB’s acquisition of a 75 per cent stake in the payments technology firm, […]
KCB Wins CAK Approval to Acquire 75% Stake in Riverbank
KCB Group PLC has secured approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) for the acquisition of a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions Limited, a Nairobi-based financial technology company
Regulator Approves KCB’s US$15mn Acquisition of Riverbank | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved KCB Group’s acquisition of a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions, a payments technology company.
KCB Foundation Launches Scholarship to Support Teen Mothers and Student-Athletes
KCB Foundation has launched 1,000 full scholarships to support academically talented but financially disadvantaged students joining Kenya Senior Schools next week. The social investment arm of KCB Group PLC is investing KShs. 600 million in the 2026 cohort, covering secondary and university education. The funding will support school fees, stipends, uniforms, talent development programmes, and […]
KCB boss on why loan rates have not kept pace with Central Bank of Kenya cuts
Kenya’s 2025 rate cuts eased borrowing costs but squeezed depositor returns, as banks cautiously adjust loans amid persistent risks.
KCB and AfDB Seal $150 Million Deal to Boost Green Finance
Kenyan lender KCB Bank Kenya (KCB) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have sealed a $150 million (KES 19
Foreign Buying, KCB & Equity Lifts Turnover to KSh 1.3Bn | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Uchumi fell 9.43% for a third day as foreign investors turned net buyers. Turnover hit KSh 1.34Bn while the NASI rose 0.78% in Monday trade.
DTB, Equity, KCB Reset Loan Pricing After CBK Cuts Rate | The Kenyan Wallstreet
DTB, Equity Bank and KCB issued coordinated notices confirming new base-rate structures for both new and existing variable-rate credit,
KCB Kenya gets Sh20 billion AfDB financing boost for green projects
KCB has been piling funds for lending to projects that prioritise environmental sustainability and high social impact, especially in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, health, and education...
KCB and Visa Partner to Enable Card Payments via Smartphones
KCB Bank Kenya has partnered with Visa to launch a Tap to Phone contactless payment solution that will allow merchants to accept card payments using any NFC-enabled Android smartphone. The innovation removes the need for traditional point of sale machines, making digital payments cheaper and more accessible for small and medium-sized businesses that often struggle […]
KCB and Visa Bring a New Phone Tap Method to Merchants as Digital Trade Accelerates
What looked like a routine product demo turned into a small theatre of curiosity as merchants tried to imagine this tool in the rush of real business
Visa, KCB rollout new merchants pay system
The development comes at a time when millions of cards are issued yearly, yet merchant acceptance lags.
Courts backs KCB’s auction of client’s 67 acres in Nyandarua
The dispute originated in 1992 when Mr Githae secured a Sh750,000 overdraft facility from KCB, using the Nyandarua property as collateral.
460 Youth Complete KCB–Mastercard Training Programme in Mukurwe-ini
KCB Foundation has graduated 460 youth in Mukurwe-ini Constituency under the Young Africa Works programme, an initiative run in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to expand job opportunities for young Kenyans. The graduation ceremony was held at Giathugu Youth Polytechnic and brought together trainees from 15 institutions across the constituency, including Mukurwe-ini Technical Training Institute, […]
KCB ordered to release Sh76m to AA Bayusuf & Sons
The court noted that the debt was admitted and adopted by the court in a decision in June 2025.
KCB Joins Forces With Sauti Sol To Amplify SolFest
KCB Bank Kenya has announced a strategic collaboration with award-winning music group Sauti Sol Group Limited to deliver an elevated
KCB Bank Executes Receivership Move After Showcase Properties Default
KCB Bank Kenya has placed Showcase Properties Limited under receivership effective November 18, 2025, following the default of a loan of an undisclosed amount
KCB to Implement New Credit Pricing Model Effective Dec 1 2025
KCB Bank has announced its transition to the new credit pricing model, the revised Risk -Based Credit Pricing Model (RBCPM) effective December 1, 2025
KCB Group Records Steady KES 47.3 Billion Profit as Strategic Cost Cuts Strengthen Earnings
KCB Group Plc recorded KES 47
KCB Q3 Profit Up 6.9% to 47.3Bn, Subsidiaries a third PBT | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KCB Group posted Q3 profit of KSh 47.3Bn, up 6.9% YoY, driven by strong interest income and subsidiaries contributing one-third of PBT.
KCB Group Posts KShs. 47.3 Billion Q3 Net Profit, Assets Clock KShs. 2.04 Trillion
KCB Group announced a strong financial performance for the nine months ended September 2025, posting a profit after tax of KShs. 47.3 billion
KCB Group net profit grows 3.4pc to Sh46bn
The group’s Sh46.02 billion net profit means it is trailing its closest rival Equity Group, which posted a 32.6 percent in net earnings to Sh52.1 billion from Sh39.2 billion. ...
KCB Group Plc Posts Ksh 47.3 billion in Q3 Net Profit as Assets Clock Ksh 2.04 Trillion
KCB Group PLC posted Ksh 47.3 billion in profit after tax for the nine months ended September 2025, driven by higher income across business
KCB, Equity ranked among Africa’s top 10 banks amid bad loans burden
The two Kenyan lenders posted strong scores across profitability, growth and efficiency metrics, even as surging non-performing loans continued to erode asset quality.
Uchumi up 264% YTD, DTB at 2020 Highs and KCB Leads Turnover | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Uchumi rises to 0.62 and DTB hits 118.00 last seen Jan 2020. Turnover reaches KSh 875M with KCB leading. NASI gains 0.25% as foreigners post balanced flows.
KCB Bank Kenya and Pesapal Partner to Digitize Fuel Station Operations in East Africa
Pesapal, a financial services and business solutions provider, has partnered with KCB Bank Kenya to transform fuel station operations
KCB puts Moi-era contractors’ assets up for sale to recover Sh1.35bn loan
KCB has begun auctioning properties linked to former Spencon directors in Runda, Thigiri and Embakasi to recover a Sh1.35 billion loan.
KCB Bank and Pesapal Partner to Digitize 10,000 Fuel Stations Across East Africa
KCB Bank Kenya and Pesapal announced a partnership to roll out a digital Forecourt Management Solution to fuel dealers across East Africa
Here Is The List Of Currencies Supported By The KCB Multi-Currency Cards And The Convenience
KCB Bank has developed one of the most versatile and customer-centric payment solutions in Kenya, the KCB Multi-Currency Prepaid Card that empowers users
KCB Group Jumps 9.1% To Hit All-Time High Of KES 69.00
The market closed the day in the green, with the NASI, N10, NSE 20, and NSE 25 rising by 1.6%, 2.3%, 1.2% and 1.9%, respectively.
KCB Expands Digital Strategy with Pesapal Minority Buy | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KCB is acquiring a minority stake in Pesapal, expanding its digital payments strategy and strengthening SME payment and data capabilities across the region.
Investment bank Capital A raids KCB for new chief executive
Linus Muthari Kang’ara has been KCB's Head of Investment Banking.
KCB to acquire minority stake in Pesapal
This marks its second acquisition of a fintech this year, after acquiring Riverbank Solutions Limited. ...
KCB Group to Acquire Stake in Fintech Firm Pesapal
KCB Group has announced that it has signed a deal to acquire a minority stake in Pesapal Limited, a leading Kenyan digital payment gateway.
Top 5 Conveniences of Having the KCB Multi-Currency Card
The KCB Multi-Currency Prepaid Card is a revolutionary travel and spending companion designed for convenience, flexibility, and security.
Take Control Of Your Global Lifestyle with the KCB Multi-Currency Prepaid Card
We are talking about the KCB Multi-Currency Prepaid Card, which is a true game-changer. This card allows you to transact in up to 18 global
KCB Group Now Employs 12,090 People, Tightens Promotions | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KCB Group PLC’s workforce grew 16% to 12,090 employees in 2024, while internal promotions fell 17%
KCB Group Sustainability Report 2024 Highlights | TechTrends
The 2024 KCB Group Sustainability Report highlights the bank’s continued investment in clean energy, and climate adaptation.
KCB is Vying to Boost East Africa/US Trade, Investments, CEO Paul Russo Says at Bullish Kenya | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KCB is vying to deepen its support to businesses and investors focused on the East Africa & US Markets CEO, Paul Russo said at Bullish Kenya.
Investment Calculator
Calculate investment returns based on past performance
Note, past performance is not indicative of futture performance