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Family Bank

Also known as: Family Bank Group

Kenyan commercial bank that listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in June 2026 and reported a 62% profit surge in H1 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe African Development Bank (AfDB) and Family Bank have signed a $10 million (Sh1.297 billion) trade finance facility aimed at expanding access to foreign currency and financing for Kenyan businesses. …

    AfDB, Family Bank sign Sh1.297b trade deal to support Kenyan businesses
  3. Citizen Digital

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| From clerk to CEO- Nancy Njau's banking journey By Claire Munde October 05, 2026 01:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau Audio By Vocalize Nancy Njau’s career ha …

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| From clerk to CEO- Nancy Njau's banking journey
  4. September 2026
  5. The Standard

    … She insisted that her office had requested that funds be transferred to the PWDs' functional account at Family Bank, but the request was not implemented. …

    Blame-games after Nakuru County fails to disburse Sh27.5M Nakuru PWDs fund
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Family Bank Group Profits Jump 62% to Ksh 3.7 billion By Citizen Reporter August 19, 2026 02:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Family Bank Chair Lazarus Muema, CEO Nancy Njau & Chief Finance Officer Paul N …

    Family Bank Group profits jump 62% to Ksh.3.7 billion
  8. The Standard

    Family Bank Group reported a 62 per cent surge in half-year profit after tax on Tuesday, as larger rival Absa Bank Kenya posted a 10 per cent decline in interim earnings but still declared a Sh2.72 billion interim dividend for its shareholders. …

    Family Bank profit soars to ShSh3.7b as Absa ups dividend amid profit dip
  9. Citizen Digital

    … EACC says the property was also subject to a Sh3 million Family Bank charge and had existing educational structures, contrary to procurement specifications. …

    EACC arrests five over Ksh.95M Nakuru County land deal
  10. July 2026
  11. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Family Bank has launched a new medical cover targeting SMEs, households and individual customers, marking its entrance to the growing health insurance market for small businesses. …

    Family Bank bets on SMEs to drive new health insurance business
  12. The Standard

    … The opening of our Kawangware branch alongside the strategic relocations of our various branches allows us to serve our customers more efficiently while strengthening our presence in these dynamic commercial hubs,” said Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau. …

    Banking. Family opens its 97th branch
  13. June 2026
  14. The Standard

    Chairman of the Board of Directors at Family Bank, Lazarus Muema, Central Bank of Kenya Chairman of the Board of Directors Andrew Mukite Musangi, the founder of Family Bank, Titus Kiondo Muya, NSE Chairman Kiprono Kitonny and Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau, Nairobi, June 23, 2026. …

    Family Bank hits Sh50 high on bullish Nairobi bourse debut
  15. Citizen Digital

    Family Bank gets greenlight to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange By Citizen Reporter June 11, 2026 11:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nancy Njau, Family Bank MD & CEO. …

    Family Bank gets greenlight to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Business

AfDB and Family Bank launch $10 million trade finance facility

The News

The African Development Bank and Family Bank have signed a $10 million trade finance facility to expand access to foreign currency and financing for Kenyan businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises in manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy and commerce, while supporting women-owned enterprises.

7 hours ago · The Standard →

Today

  1. AfDB and Family Bank launch $10 million trade finance facility

    The African Development Bank and Family Bank have signed a $10 million trade finance facility to expand access to foreign currency and financing for Kenyan businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises in manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy and commerce, while supporting women-owned enterprises.

    7 hours ago · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau reflects on banking career

    Nancy Njau, Family Bank CEO since 2024, discusses her two-decade career progression from graduate clerk through various banking roles. She reflects on changes in Kenya's banking industry and explains factors such as repayment history and income that influence loan pricing and interest rates.

    20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Nakuru County fails to disburse 27.5M shillings to persons with disabilities

    Sh27.5 million allocated for Persons with Disabilities in Nakuru County's 2025/2026 budget was not disbursed, and PWDs have not been included in the 2026/2027 budget. The Department of Sports, Gender, and Inclusivity blames the finance department for the non-disbursement, while PWDs have issued a demonstration notice and petitioned the County Assembly.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Family Bank Group profits surge 62% to Ksh 3.7 billion

    Family Bank Group reported a 62% jump in Profit After Tax to Ksh 3.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from Ksh 2.2 billion in the first half of 2025, supported by balance sheet expansion and disciplined cost management.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Family Bank profit surges 62% while Absa profit declines

    Family Bank Group reported a 62 per cent rise in half-year profit after tax to Sh3.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, while larger rival Absa Bank Kenya posted a 10 per cent decline in interim earnings but declared a Sh2.72 billion interim dividend.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 10 August

  1. EACC arrests five over Sh95 million Nakuru land deal

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five current and former Nakuru County officials and a land vendor over alleged irregularities in the purchase of land for a proposed health centre for Sh95 million, despite the county allocating only Sh23 million for the acquisition. The property also had a charge and existing educational structures contrary to procurement specifications.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Family Bank launches health insurance product for SMEs

    Family Bank has entered the health insurance market through its subsidiary, partnering with APA Insurance to offer Family Afya, a medical cover targeting SMEs, households and individual customers with inpatient and outpatient coverage, maternity services, and treatment for chronic illnesses including cancer.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Family Bank opens 97th branch in Kawangware

    Family Bank has opened its 97th branch in Kawangware Mlango Soko as part of a branch network modernisation programme. The bank plans to expand to 100 branches by the end of 2026.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Family Bank debuts on NSE, hits Sh50 high in early trading

    Family Bank made its debut on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on Tuesday, reaching a high of Sh50 in early trading.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Family Bank approved to list on Nairobi Securities Exchange

    Family Bank has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by way of introduction, allowing current shareholders and other investors to trade the bank's shares and establishing a fair price for them.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Family Bank receives CMA approval to list on NSE

    Family Bank has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by way of introduction on June 23, 2026. The listing will allow current shareholders to trade shares and broaden investor participation without requiring the bank to raise additional capital.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

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