Kenya’s leading lender KCB Group reported an 11 percent increase in net profit for 2025, driven by strong growth in interest income and expansion across its regional banking operations, as reported by Capital Business.
The Kenya-based banking group posted a profit after tax of 68.4 billion Kenyan shillings (about $530 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from 61.5 billion shillings in 2024. Total revenue rose to 214 billion shillings from 204 billion shillings, largely supported by stronger net interest income from lending activities.
KCB’s loan portfolio expanded by about 15 percent to 1.59 trillion shillings, reflecting increased lending to households, businesses, and government institutions across its markets. The growth reinforced the bank’s position as one of the largest financial institutions in East Africa, according to Reuters.
Group Chief Executive Paul Russo said the results demonstrate the resilience of the bank’s strategy despite a challenging economic environment, noting that regional subsidiaries contributed more than 30 percent of profit before tax. The group also recorded growth from its non-banking businesses, including insurance, asset management, and investment banking services.
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