Also known as: KCB Group Plc
KCB Group — Kenya's largest bank by asset size, disbursed Sh48.8 billion in green loans across East Africa in 2025.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 28 – Women entrepreneurs must formalize their businesses to unlock financing and scale their enterprises, KCB Group Director of Marketing and Communications Rosalind Gichuru has said, revealing the bank has already disbursed Sh160 billion to women-led business …
KCB urges women to formalize businesses to unlock financingCitizen Digital
… Before joining Safaricom, Waititu held senior leadership positions in Kenya's banking sector, including roles at KCB Group, Stanbic Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. …
'The time feels right for a new chapter': Esther Waititu speaks after Safaricom exit announcementCapital News
… The anniversary event was attended by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, KCB Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Russo and Vivo Energy Kenya Managing Director Peter Murungi among other business leaders. …
Lee Kinyanjui Urges Firms to List on NSE to Access Long-Term CapitalCapital News
… KCB Group Head of Sustainability Judith Sidi Odhiambo emphasised the need for sustainability to be integrated into an organisation’s core operations rather than treated as a standalone initiative. …
Stakeholders Call for People-Centred Sustainability to Drive Long-Term DevelopmentCapital News
… KCB Group Head of Sustainability Judith Sidi Odhiambo emphasised the need for sustainability to be integrated into an organisation’s core operations rather than treated as a standalone initiative. …
Kenya Pipeline Strategy and Commercial Services Manager Calls for People-Centred Development to Drive Sustainable GrowthThe Standard
… KCB Group Chief Executive Paul Russo said the bank is intentionally aligning its financing decisions and business strategy to support climate resilience and sustainable enterprise growth as a catalyst for long-term economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and inclusive dev …
KCB disburses Sh49b green loans, screens Sh588b for regional financingCapital News
… In the financial services sector, KCB Group Head of Sustainability Judith Sidi Odhiambo said organisations derive greater value from sustainability when it is embedded across their operations and decision-making processes. …
Youth inclusion critical to building resilient workforces, experts tell sustainability forumThe Standard
… ill be paid, net of withholding tax, on or about May 22, 2026, to shareholders on the register of members as of April 2. “The payout reaffirms the group’s strong financial performance, resilient balance sheet, and commitment to delivering sustainable shareholder value,” KCB Group …
KCB shareholders approve Sh22.5b dividend payoutThe Standard
… Recently, Access Bank completed the acquisition of National Bank of Kenya from KCB Group as it continues on its Kenyan expansion drive. …
National Bank reports 275pc jump in Q1 profitThe Standard
… credit demand and lower remittance receipts, the bank said. “Despite the challenging operating environment, we delivered solid growth driven by disciplined execution, continued investment in digital innovation, and our unwavering commitment to providing financing,” said KCB Group …
KCB Q1 net earnings hit Sh17.8b to join rivals in defying tough timesKCB Group has disbursed Sh160 billion to women-led businesses under its Flame initiative and is urging female entrepreneurs to formalize their enterprises to unlock financing, as informal operations make it difficult for lenders to assess creditworthiness. Women now account for 47 per cent of KCB Group's workforce, with nearly 16 per cent in management positions.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
KCB Group has disbursed Sh160 billion to women-led businesses under its Flame initiative and is urging female entrepreneurs to formalize their enterprises to unlock financing, as informal operations make it difficult for lenders to assess creditworthiness. Women now account for 47 per cent of KCB Group's workforce, with nearly 16 per cent in management positions.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
Esther Waititu, Safaricom's Chief Financial Services Officer, has spoken publicly following her departure announcement, saying "the time feels right for a new chapter" after nearly three years leading the company's financial services business, which includes M-PESA.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has urged private companies to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, saying it would unlock access to long-term capital and support business expansion, while offering benefits including increased liquidity, tax incentives, and improved corporate governance.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
At a Capital FM Sustainability Town Hall, corporate and civil society leaders argued that meaningful development requires placing communities at the centre of economic growth and decision-making. The discussion examined the social pillar of ESG frameworks, with speakers emphasizing that businesses must address societal needs while ensuring people are protected, empowered and included in the development process.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Pipeline Company's General Manager for Strategy and Commercial Services told Capital FM's Sustainability Town Hall that sustainable growth requires placing communities and workers at the centre of economic progress, emphasising the importance of the social pillar of ESG frameworks, employee wellbeing, and organisations' accountability to employees, customers and communities.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
KCB Group disbursed Sh48.8 billion in green financing loans for renewable energy, agriculture, green buildings, and climate-smart investments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. The bank screened Sh587.9 billion in transactions under its Environmental and Social Due Diligence framework, reaching 25.84 per cent of total lending to green projects in 2025, surpassing its 25 per cent target.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
At a sustainability townhall in Nairobi, industry experts said businesses must prioritise youth inclusion and skills development within their ESG frameworks to build resilient workforces and drive inclusive economic growth. Speakers from manufacturing, technology and financial services noted that strategic partnerships between industry and learning institutions are key to bridging the gap between academic training and market requirements.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
KCB Group shareholders approved a Sh22.5 billion dividend payout for the 2025 financial year, consisting of interim and special dividends of Sh4 per share approved in November 2025 and final and special dividends of Sh3 per share, totalling Sh7 per share for the full year and representing a 133 per cent jump in per-share returns.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
National Bank of Kenya posted Sh1.03 billion profit after tax for Q1 2026, a 275% increase from Sh275.7 million a year earlier, driven by higher net interest income and a 92% decline in loan loss provisions. The bank's total assets grew to Sh145.3 billion from Sh141.1 billion at end-2025.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's largest bank by asset size posted a 10.73 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit to Sh17.8 billion, with growth driven by increased interest-earning assets, lower interest expense, and high non-funded income despite challenging regional conditions including interest rate cuts and softer credit demand.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya reported a 21.3 per cent rise in net profit to Sh8.41 billion for the first quarter ending March 31, driven by a 13.6 per cent jump in operating income and contributions from non-banking subsidiaries. The bank was also named one of Africa's Fastest Growing Companies in 2026 by Financial Times.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Microinsurance and technology company Turaco has been recognised by the Financial Times among Africa's Fastest Growing Companies for the second time, ranking second in Kenya and 29th overall on the continent. Turaco's revenue grew fivefold over the three-year assessment period, rising from KSh189 million to KSh963 million, and the company currently insures more than five million people across six African markets.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the UAE-Kenya economic partnership, rooted in logistics, industrial development, and infrastructure investment rather than traditional aid, represents a strategic shift in how African economies engage with global powers and positions both countries as key players in an expanding Afro-Asian trade corridor.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
Private sector leaders from Kenya and Tanzania have jointly called on both governments to accelerate regional economic integration and remove trade barriers, emphasizing the need for a seamless East African market with harmonized regulations and improved cross-border efficiency.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →