Also known as: KCB Group Plc
KCB Group — Kenyan bank ranked among world's top performers by Forbes, hosting Africa Road Safety Conference 2026.
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The 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 timesThe Standard
… Attention now turns to how other tier-one lenders including KCB Group, Equity Group Holdings, NCBA Group, Absa Bank Kenya among others will perform when they release first-quarter results over the coming days. …
Co-op Bank posts Sh8.41 billion profit amid tough economyCitizen Digital
… Other Kenyan firms recognised in the 2026 rankings include General Printers, M-KOPA, Kenya Airways, Sun King, KCB Group, Quickmart, Naivas and Co-operative Bank of Kenya. …
Financial Times ranks Turaco among Africa’s fastest growing companiesCapital News
… In partnership with institutions such as Afreximbank and KCB Group, the initiative also aims to establish an USD 800 million financing facility for future investors. …
OPINION: How the UAE-Kenya Trade Corridor Is Redefining East Africa’s Economic FutureCapital News
… KCB Group CEO Paul Russo highlighted the institution’s cross-border success in Kenya and Tanzania, while Kenya Association of Manufacturers (Kenya Association of Manufacturers) CEO Tobias Alando spoke on strengthening agricultural value chains under the theme “From Farm to Market …
Kenya–Tanzania Private Sector Calls for Faster EAC Integration and Trade Barriers RemovalCredit Bank's men's squash team won the title at the Kenya Bankers Association Interbanks Tournament held from 3 to 17 October by defeating Absa, while the bank's chief executive Betty Korir won the CEO's Run competition.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Credit Bank's men's squash team won the title at the Kenya Bankers Association Interbanks Tournament held from 3 to 17 October by defeating Absa, while the bank's chief executive Betty Korir won the CEO's Run competition.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
African Export-Import Bank says the 700,000 barrel-per-day Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals SEZ planned for Lamu will help conserve Kenya's foreign exchange reserves, strengthen regional energy security, and reduce dependence on distant supply chains.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Property developers at the Coast are calling for better access to finance, improved infrastructure, and clearer regulations to expand investment across the region. The Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA) launched its Coast Chapter in Mombasa to provide a platform for developers to engage government and other stakeholders on issues affecting the property industry.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Property Developers Association has formally launched its Coast Chapter to strengthen engagement between property developers, investors, government and built-environment players on policy, investment and development issues affecting the region.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Group has built the largest cross-border workforce of any Kenyan lender, employing 5,245 staff in regional subsidiaries, according to the Central Bank of Kenya's 2025 annual report. The expansion reflects the bank's Pan-African strategy, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it employs 2,199 staff.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the Africa Road Safety Conference 2026 on November 26–27 at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen, jointly convened by KCB Group Plc and the Global Road Safety Partnership. The two-day meeting will bring together government agencies, development partners, researchers, private-sector players and civil society to discuss road-safety challenges and share knowledge on enforcement, road-user behaviour, infrastructure, emergency response and community interventions.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB injected over Kshs. 2.5 million directly into host clubs and Kshs. 3 million in on-ground activations during the 2026 National 7s Circuit season, strengthening the rugby ecosystem beyond player competition.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Equity Group Holdings, KCB Group and Stanbic Holdings were named among the world's top-performing banks in Forbes' latest ranking, assessed on financial performance, growth, resilience and risk management. Co-op Bank ranked 120th globally in Tier Six, Equity Group 71st in Tier Five, KCB Group 79th in Tier Five, and Stanbic Holdings 138th in Tier Six.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Co-op Bank ranked 120th globally in Forbes' small banks category, alongside Equity Group Holdings (71st in lower mid-sized), KCB Group (79th in mid-sized), and Stanbic Holdings (138th in small banks). Rankings were based on profitability, growth and earnings quality, capital and funding resilience, and asset quality and efficiency.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Group PLC reported a Ksh.49.3 billion gross profit for the first half of 2026, a 20.8% rise, driven by strong income growth and disciplined cost management. Total assets grew 16.8% to Ksh.2.3 trillion, while the board declared interim dividends of Ksh.3.00 per share, a 50% increase from the prior year.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Group declared an interim dividend of Sh3 per share, totaling Sh9.64 billion, after half-year net profit rose to Sh36.1 billion from Sh31.5 billion in the same period last year, driven by an expanded loan book and contributions from regional subsidiaries.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Rhoda Rutto extended interim preservation orders on nearly EUR978.7 million (Ksh146.3 billion) held by KCB Group pending resolution of a dispute filed by Foxcapital Investment Limited, which seeks the court to compel KCB to release the funds received through an inward foreign remittance.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
28 July 2026 · 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 →