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KCB Bank

Also known as: KCB FC · KCB Women's Volleyball Club · KCB Volleyball · the Lionesses · KCB RFC · KCB Cubs · KCB Football Club · Bankers · The Bankers · defending champions KCB · KCB Bank Group

Financial institution whose rugby team competes in Kenya's National Sevens Circuit and whose executives have appeared in recent news coverage.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    ; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The orders come days after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) charged the chief executives of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank

    Co-op Bank secures court orders halting prosecution of CEO
  3. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO|COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Chief Executive Officers of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank and Co-operative Bank have been charged over alleged failure to report suspicious transactions linked to proceeds of crime in a case involving the alleged theft of Ksh.363.4 million.

    Three bank CEOs, former MCA charged over alleged Ksh.363M fraud scheme
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved criminal charges against the chief executives of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank and Co-operative Bank over alleged failure to report suspicious transactions linked to proceeds of crime.

    CEOs of three top banks to be charged in Sh363M money laundering probe
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMenengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar and defending champions KCB made it through to the quarter-finals of the Dala Sevens set to end today at Mamboleo Stadium after dominating their respective preliminary matches.

    Oilers, Kabras and defending champs KCB glide into Dala 7s quarter
  6. July 2026
  7. The Standard

    The bankers defeated Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar 19-12 in a hard-fought encounter that could have gone either way owing to the number of raids each team had.During the match, the sugar millers shocked the bankers with a third-minute unconverted try by Michael Okusi to take a

    KCB lift 2026 Prinsloo Sevens title
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeIt was double delight for Kenya Pipeline as they beat rivals KCB Bank 3-2 to lift the 2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s Kenya Cup trophy at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.

    Pipeline raid KCB Bank to seize Kenya Cup gong
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeAn epic showdown is in the offing on Sunday as defending champions KCB Bank battle it out with newly crowned league queens Kenya Pipeline in the finals of the second edition of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Kenya Cup at Kasarani Indoor Arena.

    Champions KCB Bank lock horns with Pipeline in Kenya Cup final
  10. The Standard

    In Pool C, overall circuit champions KCB easily progressed to the quarters following their two victories against Nondescripts and NYS Spades.The bankers walloped Nondescripts 29-12, followed by a 14-0 win over NYS Spades.

    Kabras, Quins and KCB storm into Prinsloo Sevens quarters
  11. The Standard

    Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) staged a remarkable comeback from a set down to defeat KCB Bank 3-2 in a thrilling Women's Final and reclaim the 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup title at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Sunday.

    Kenya Pipeline beat KCB and reclaim 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup title
  12. Citizen Digital

    Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize Defending champions KCB will face Kenya Pipeline (KPC) in the 2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Kenya Cup final after both sides emerged victorious in Saturday's semi-finals at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.

    KCB set up Kenya Cup final showdown against Pipeline
Sport

KCB rugby team to miss five star players at Christie Sevens

The News

KCB RFC will be without captain Vincent Onyala, George Oroo, Festus Shiasi, Nigel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati for the Christie Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, as the five players head to Wales for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship in Cardiff. The absence provides head coach Andrew Amonde an opportunity to use second-string players while pursuing the Christie Sevens and National Sevens Circuit titles.

9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. KCB rugby team to miss five star players at Christie Sevens

    KCB RFC will be without captain Vincent Onyala, George Oroo, Festus Shiasi, Nigel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati for the Christie Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, as the five players head to Wales for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship in Cardiff. The absence provides head coach Andrew Amonde an opportunity to use second-string players while pursuing the Christie Sevens and National Sevens Circuit titles.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 7 September

  1. Kevin Migwe Kimwatu shares tribute to late wife Rosemary Chemutai

    Following weeks of public scrutiny and legal disputes over his late wife's death and burial, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu has shared a detailed tribute honouring their 20-year marriage, reflecting on their life together from when they met and building a family.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 5 September

  1. Next-of-kin designation insufficient for succession planning

    An opinion piece argues that designating a next-of-kin is not enough to ensure proper succession, raising broader societal questions about mental health and the roles of family, friends, and employers in supporting individuals. The article was prompted by the death of a KCB executive.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Kabras assistant coach unfazed by Wekesa's Embu Sevens absence

    Kabras Rugby Football Club assistant coach Ntabeni Dukisa says the absence of Kenyan sevens international Kelvin Wekesa for the Embu Sevens this weekend is not a concern, as other teams including leaders KCB are also dealing with player absences.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 31 August

  1. Wamoto tips KCB for national sevens title this year

    Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto has backed KCB RFC to win this year's National Sevens Circuit title, citing the experience of their Shujaa players, though he warned against overlooking Kabras RFC, who beat KCB in the Driftwood Sevens final in Mombasa.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB executive's husband withdraws burial dispute, seeks reconciliation

    Kelvin Kimwatu, husband of former KCB employee Rosemary Chemutai Koech, has withdrawn his legal case over her burial and exhumation, telling the court he will not pursue further proceedings. Instead, he is seeking permission to visit his wife's gravesite and has decided to move forward without legal action.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 30 August

  1. FKF postpones Premier League opening fixtures for further consultations

    The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026, called off to allow further consultations with participating clubs and league sponsors over management of the new season.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. FKF rushes league start as clubs and lawyers raise governance concerns

    The Football Kenya Federation announced the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League will start on Monday following a High Court ruling clearing the way, but at least 12 clubs have said they will not participate until the federation holds a proper meeting and addresses outstanding issues. Sports lawyer Ken Ochieng has warned that FKF lacks necessary committees, including an appeals committee, to properly manage disputes during the season.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. KCB executive buried at night despite court order

    Rosemary Chemutai, a KCB executive whose death sparked national debate, was buried at night on Friday at her parents' home in Kapkwen, Kipkelion, Kericho County, hours after her husband Kevin Kimwatu obtained a court order stopping the burial.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. FKF postpones Premier League season opener over promotion dispute

    The Football Kenya Federation has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, with all matches scheduled between August 31 and September 2, 2026 called off to allow consultations over promotion, relegation, and competition management.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 29 August

  1. KCB executive's family defies court order, cites Kalenjin burial customs

    The family of late KCB executive Rosemary Koech Kimwatu proceeded with her burial at their Chepseon home in Kericho County on Friday night despite a court order barring interment without her husband's involvement. The clan chairman said the decision was guided by Kalenjin cultural practices.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB executive buried at parents' home despite husband's court order

    The parents of late KCB Bank executive Rosemary Chemutai Koech buried their daughter at their family home in Chepseon, Kericho County, despite a court order seeking to stop the burial without her husband's consent. Her mother said the family proceeded with the Friday night burial to give their daughter dignity and provide a place for her four children to visit and mourn.

    29 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. KCB executive buried at night despite court restraining order

    The late KCB Bank executive Rosemary Chemutai Koech-Kimwatu was buried at her parents' home in Chepseon, Kericho County, on Friday night, defying a court order issued hours earlier that barred her interment without the involvement and consent of her husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu. The case returns to Milimani Commercial Magistrate's Court on Monday, August 31, following a dispute over her final resting place between her husband and her family.

    29 August 2026 · Capital News

  4. Court halts KCB executive burial pending husband involvement

    Milimani Commercial Magistrate Agnes Mwangi barred family members, relatives, and KCB Bank employees from removing Rosemary Chemutai Kimwatu's remains from Lee Funeral Home without her husband Kevin Migwe Kimwatu's involvement, after he moved to court seeking to participate in funeral arrangements.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 28 August

  1. Court halts KCB executive's burial pending husband's involvement

    A Milimani Commercial Magistrate has barred family members, relatives, and KCB Bank employees from removing the remains of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Kimwatu from Lee Funeral Home without her husband Kevin Migwe Kimwatu's involvement, after he moved to court seeking a role in her funeral arrangements.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Kabras wins Driftwood 7s; rugby events expand beyond sport

    Kabras Sugar defeated KCB 15-5 to win the 36th Driftwood 7s tournament at Mombasa Sports Club. The event showcased rugby's growing influence through entertainment, age-grade development, commercial partnerships, and local business involvement.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. KCB attributes Kabras defeat to key player absences

    KCB RFC head coach Andrew Amonde blamed the absence of top scorer Floyd Wabwire, influential forward Elvis Olukusi, Nygel Amaitsa, and Bob Muhati for their loss to Kabras Sugar in the Driftwood 7s final in Mombasa. Amonde expects all four players to return for the next circuit leg in Embu.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 23 August

  1. Kabras Sugar wins Driftwood 7s rugby title over KCB

    Kabras Sugar defeated defending champions KCB 15-5 in the Driftwood 7s final at Mombasa Sports Club. KCB led 5-0 at halftime but Kabras scored three quick tries in the second half to secure the championship.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Malkia Strikers prepare for 11th African volleyball title

    Kenya's women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers are training intensively at Kasarani Indoor Arena under coach Geoffrey Omondi, aiming to retain the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship title on home soil from August 23 to September 5.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Nigerian striker Mbaoma joins Tusker for debut season

    Tusker FC's new Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma, signed on a one-year deal, aims to help the club win their first league title in four years after finishing ninth last season. Mbaoma arrives with a 25-goal record from the Nigerian Premier Football League.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan brands report unexplained disappearance of colours online

    Several Kenyan brands including Jumia, GA Insurance, Tecno, KCB, Glovo, and Farmers Choice reported the unexplained disappearance of colours from their digital identities. KFC Kenya suggested it may know more about what is happening, while Citizen Digital confirmed it too discovered something missing from its own colours.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya pursues alternative financial data for mortgage inclusion

    Kenya is building an inclusive mortgage market by using alternative data—including mobile-money transactions, SACCO savings, rental payment histories, utility payments, and business transactions—to assess creditworthiness of borrowers lacking conventional payslips. The housing sector currently has over 280,000 units under construction worth approximately KSh731.5 billion, supporting more than 640,000 jobs.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Gor coach denies rift with Siraj over Tusker loan

    Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor said defender Mohamed Siraj's loan move to Tusker FC was driven by the player's desire for regular playing time, not by any disagreement between them. Siraj had previously spent time on loan at KCB before returning to Gor Mahia and playing in the CECAFA Kagame Cup.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Nine suspects arrested for Ksh.1.5 billion PROFIT Programme fraud

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested nine suspects, including senior National Treasury officials, over alleged embezzlement and fraudulent disbursement of Ksh.1,569,582,338.20 under the Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT) Programme. EACC found that funds meant to help small-scale farmers access affordable financing were channelled to private entities for goods and services never supplied between 2013/2014 and 2023/2024.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. EACC arrests Treasury officials over Sh1.57bn PROFIT Programme fraud

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested nine Treasury officials and business owners over an alleged Sh1.57 billion fraud scheme involving the PROFIT Programme, which was meant to help small-scale farmers access affordable financing. The money was allegedly diverted to private entities for goods and services that were never supplied or rendered.

    18 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. KCB pursues back-to-back Driftwood Sevens titles in Mombasa

    KCB RFC will compete at the Driftwood Sevens at Mombasa Sports Club on August 22–23, the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, as they seek to extend their lead in the overall competition. KCB have won the opening Prinsloo Sevens and retained the Kabeberi Sevens title for a fifth consecutive year.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. KCB defends Kabeberi Sevens title, returns to circuit top

    KCB rugby team won the Kabeberi Sevens title by defeating Strathmore Leos 14-12, bouncing back after a fifth-place finish at the Dala Sevens two weeks prior. The victory moved KCB back to the top of the National Sevens Circuit standings with 57 points, six ahead of Kabras Sugar.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 16 August

  1. Coach Amonde exits Kenya Sevens, focuses on KCB RFC role

    KCB RFC head coach Andrew Amonde has confirmed his departure from the Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) technical setup following the Kenya Rugby Union's decision to terminate his appointment. The KRU cited a contractual clause barring national team coaches from holding similar coaching positions at club level.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. CIPS establishes East Africa hub in Kenya for procurement standards

    The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the world's largest professional body for procurement and supply, has launched its East Africa office in Nairobi, positioning Kenya as its regional coordinating hub for operations in 13 countries. CIPS global leadership says the move is intended to make Kenya the reference point for the profession on the African continent.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 14 August

  1. Kabras Sugar recall Shujaa quartet for Kabeberi Sevens

    Kabras Sugar, leaders of the National Sevens Circuit with 41 points, have recalled Kenya Sevens players Kevin Wekesa, Jone Kubu, Brian Mutua and Brian Tanga to their squad for the 2026 Kabeberi Sevens starting Saturday at RFUEA Grounds.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard

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