Four Kenyan lenders — KCB Group, Equity Group, Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Stanbic Holdings — have been included among the world’s best-performing banks in the latest Forbes ranking. The institutions were assessed using financial information, desk research and data provided directly by participating banks. To qualify, Kenyan lenders had …
Read More »KCB Raises Interim Dividend by 50% to Sh3 as Profits Rise
KCB Group has increased its interim dividend by 50 percent to Sh3 per share for the six months ended June 2026, following a strong improvement in its financial performance. The lender will distribute a total of Sh9.64 billion to shareholders, compared with the Sh2 per share paid during the corresponding …
Read More »Co-op Bank Joins Africa’s Financial Powerhouses
Co-operative Bank has been ranked among Africa’s 25 strongest banks by capital for the first time, further cementing Kenya’s status as East Africa’s leading financial centre. The latest The Banker Top 1,000 World Banks survey placed three Kenyan lenders among the continent’s best-capitalised financial institutions. Co-operative Bank made its debut …
Read More »Kenyans to Enjoy Easier Cash Access After Airtel–KCB Deal
Airtel Kenya has announced a new partnership with KCB Group aimed at improving access to mobile money services across the country by expanding cash withdrawal and deposit points for Airtel Money customers. The collaboration will see Airtel Money users gain access to more than 30,000 KCB agents nationwide, allowing them …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye