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Kenya’s banking stocks gave the Nairobi Securities Exchange a strong boost last week, with KCB Group leading the charge as investors responded to better earnings and the lender’s plans to raise Ksh 300 billion through a sustainability-linked debt programme. KCB shares climbed through the week, closing at Sh93 on Thursday, August 20, according to market […]


KCB ranked third in new MSME lending after extending KSh26.4 billion as its loan book climbed to KSh1.3 trillion.


KCB Bank Group has announced plans to raise KSh 300.0 billion (US$2.32 billion) through a Medium-Term Sustainability Note Programme over the next 5 years. The lender targets issuing green, blue & social bonds in raising this capital with the first tranche of KSh 100.0 billion (US$771.98 million) set to hit the markets in October 2026. […]


KCB says its latest initiative builds on its existing green-financing activities. ...


KCB Investment Bank is taking its investment-banking conversation beyond boardrooms and transaction documents with a new podcast series.


KCB Group has unveiled its Sustainability Bond Framework – Use of Proceeds, marking a significant step in the Group’s ambition to mobilize long-term capital towards projects and activities that deliver positive environmental and social outcomes.


In court papers, KCB said it placed Northcote under administration after establishing that the real estate firm violated an agreement to deposit rent and sale proceeds in an escrow account held...


By making the process unsecured and fully digital, KCB is removing two major friction points at once. There's no need to tie up collateral to access the guarantee, and there's no need to be physically present at a branch.


KCB is now working to change that story, and it started in April with the launch of its flagship "Pata Kwako" campaign.


Court says that KCB’s floating charge had crystallised before EPCO completed execution of a court decree, placing the bank’s secured claim ahead of EPCO's.


KCB has moved ahead of Equity on the latest reported asset figures, while its first-half results show stronger earnings, faster balance-sheet growth and falling bad loans.


KCB (Kenya Commercial Bank) Group, a leading Kenyan regional lender with subsidiaries in Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and Burundi saw its Half-Year Net Profit grow 14% to KSh 36.9 billion at the close of the first six months ended June 30th 2026. This is compared to KSh 32.3 billion over […]


KCB Group has reported 20.8 per cent growth in pre-tax profits to Sh49.3 billion driven by strong income growth and disciplined cost management.


KCB Group PLC reported Ksh 49.3 billion in profit before tax for the first half of 2026, a 20.8% rise, on strong income growth and discipline in cost management.


The group’s profit growth was attributable to a cheaper cost of funds and lower loan loss provisions following improved quality of its loan book.


KCB Investment Bank Managing Director Maurice Opiyo says Kenya needs to organise its domestic institutional capital to absorb large corporate stakes as investors seek exits.


The resulting transaction histories will give lenders a clearer view of farmers' cash flows and business activity, potentially improving access to credit


The transactions with 4G Capital, Equity Bank Kenya, and KCB Bank Kenya will be the first under the IFC's Catalytic First Loss Guarantee program in Africa.


In Kenya, exits mainly occur through secondary buyouts where a strategic investor acquires the stake of the exiting shareholder.


Carrefour Kenya, KCB Bank and Mastercard have launched a prepaid card that helps shoppers budget groceries while earning rewards and cashback


Investment banks act as architects of complex deals that help businesses raise capital, expand, acquire, and transform.


KCB Bank and Subaru Kenya have joined hands to enable KCB Credit Card holders’ access to exclusive privileges including a range of automotive services and benefits at Subaru Kenya.


Cysuites, which is located on Church Road, Westlands, Nairobi and registered under Wasini Resorts, has six blocks with serviced apartments.


The shares were bought from local institutions and foreign investors who traded part of their holdings to take profits as the bank’s share price rallied. ...


Over the years, KCB Investment Bank has played a pivotal role in structuring and executing some of East Africa's most significant transactions.


Carrefour Kenya has collaborated with KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard to launch the Carrefour Prepaid card. The payment solution is designed to help customers better plan


KCB Foundation has launched the Farmer Visibility Initiative to digitally empower 30,000 dairy farmers through financial inclusion and market access.


KCB Bank Kenya has secured a US$100 million (KShs. 12.9 billion) financing facility from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)


KCB Bank Kenya has secured a $100 million financing facility from the EBRD to expand access to credit for MSMEs.


KCB Foundation and CFAO Mobility Kenya will train 200 young Kenyans in automotive and EV skills to support the country's growing electric mobility sector.


A High Court has ruled that banks must act promptly to preserve disputed funds once customers report mistaken electronic transfers. The decision could influence how banks handle payment disputes across Kenya.


KCB Bank, MOA and electric mobility firm ePureMotion have launched an EV charging station for PSVs in Nairobi's Buruburu Estate.


KCB in collaboration with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has launched a dedicated mortgage scheme designed to make home ownership more accessible and affordable for military personnel.


Kenya strengthened its position as East Africa's banking hub after KCB, Equity and Co-operative Bank ranked among Africa's top 25 banks by Tier 1 capital.


KCB Group has climbed 23 places in the Banker's Top 1,000 World Banks report, moving up to position 549 globally on Tier 1 (Core) Capital.


KCB has launched the Sahl Card and a dedicated agency banking network, expanding Shariah-compliant banking and payments across Kenya.


KCB Bank has partnered with Mastercard to deploy an Islamic finance payments solution for customers under Sahl banking.


This emerged during the Petroleum Institute of East Africa (PIEA) Q2 2026 State of the Oil Industry Briefing, where KCB joined policymakers


The deal comes as banks and telecommunications companies increasingly seek to capture a larger share of low-value, high-volume transactions


The partnership gives Airtel Money customers access to over 22,000 KCB agents for deposits and withdrawals across Kenya.


Airtel Money and KCB Bank have today unveiled a partnership that will enable Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash at the over 22,000 KCB Agents across the country. The collaboration is expected to deepen financial inclusion by supporting the ongoing efforts by industry stakeholders to promote interoperability across Kenya’s financial sector, reducing barriers […]


Mendi Njonjo questions humanity’s obsession with legacy, arguing that most contributions are forgotten and urging a shift toward purpose over remembrance.


KCB blocked fraud attempts worth Sh141.1 million in 2025 and cut fraud-related write-offs sharply.


KCB Group Plc disbursed Ksh 48.8 billion in green financing loans to support environmentally sustainable projects in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, clean transportation, water management, and climate-smart investments.


The 2025 Sustainability Report marks KCB Group’s third sustainability report to undergo limited assurance review


The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed today’s session on a positive note, with all key indices recording broad-based gains


The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) trended upward in today’ session with all key performance indicators closing in the green


KCB Group shareholders have approved a total dividend payout of KSh22.5 billion for the Financial Year 2025


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 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 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 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.


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. ...


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 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 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 Bank Kenya has reduced its Pesalink transaction fee to a flat KShs. 20 for transfers between KShs. 1,000 and KShs. 999,999


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 […]


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 Bank Kenya has partnered with Centum Real Estate to roll out a new mortgage offering aimed at enhancing access to home financing


KCB Bank has announced the launch of a new mortgage solution designed to unlock home ownership for Kenya’s informal sector.


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.


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 Bank has announced the launch of a transformative mortgage solution designed to unlock home ownership for Kenya’s informal sector.


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 has announced a flagship financial literacy and wellness programme aimed at promoting saving among children.


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, 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 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 Group has appointed Peter Kipkorir Ng’eno as the Director Corporate Banking-KCB Bank Kenya, with effect from March 27, 2026, succeeding John Okulo.


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.


As millions tap their phones for short term credit, a detailed picture of Kenya’s informal financial life is slowly coming into focus


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.


KCB secured the Sh42 billion digital driver’s licence PPP after Access Bank questioned its profitability.


KCB Group PLC reported an after-tax profit of KES 68


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 PLC has posted a KSh 68.4 billion profit after tax for the full year ending December 2025. Read more.


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


Higher earnings and proceeds from the National Bank of Kenya sale lift shareholder payouts.


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 dismisses ex-KCB employee’s claim, ruling fraud investigation was lawful despite her acquittal.


KCB Bank has joined forces with Visa to introduce a new Business Credit Card tailored for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya.


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.


High levels of non-performing loans has been one of the major risks associated with Kenya’s banking industry. ...


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 […]


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 […]


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.


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


The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved KCB Group’s acquisition of a 75% stake in the fintech firm Riverbank Solutions Limited.


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 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


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 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 […]


Kenya’s 2025 rate cuts eased borrowing costs but squeezed depositor returns, as banks cautiously adjust loans amid persistent risks.


Kenyan lender KCB Bank Kenya (KCB) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have sealed a $150 million (KES 19


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 Bank and KCB issued coordinated notices confirming new base-rate structures for both new and existing variable-rate credit,


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 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 […]

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