By
James Anyanzwa
Business Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
KCB Group blames the shutdown of its 15 branches in the conflict-ridden eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a drop in income from the lucrative Congolese market.
KCB Group’s profits fell after it shut 15 branches in conflict-hit eastern DRC due to rising insecurity.
By
James Anyanzwa
Business Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
KCB Group blames the shutdown of its 15 branches in the conflict-ridden eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a drop in income from the lucrative Congolese market.

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