Customer deposits grew by 11 percent to KSh551 billion, with total assets rising by 11.5 percent to KSh739 billion.
NCBA Group Plc posted 12.2% profit growth to KSh12.4B in H1 2026; digital loans +26.9%, mobile banking 94% of transactions. The bank invested KSh2.4B in AI, cyber infrastructure—fintech transformation as market differentiator for regional players.
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The Citizen Reporter
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Dar es Salaam. NCBA Group Plc posted a 12.2 percent increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, supported by higher lending, strong customer deposit growth and increased digital banking activity across its regional markets.
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