KCB shareholders to get Sh9.64b interim dividend as net profit rises to Sh36.1b

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L-R: Paul Russo KCB Group CEO,Dr. Joseph Kinyua KCB Group Chairman & Lawrence Kimathi KCB Group Finance Director during H1 2026 financial results briefing.PHOTO:[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]

KCB Group has declared an interim dividend payout after half‑year net profit rose to Sh36.1 billion on the back of an expanded loan book and surging contributions from its regional subsidiaries.

The net profit posted in the half‑year that ended on June 2026, is a rise from Sh31.5 billion posted in the same period last year. The strong performance prompted the board to declare an interim dividend of Sh3 per share, bringing the total payout for the half‑year to Sh9.64 billion.

This translates to a total distribution of Sh9.64 billion, a 50 per cent increase from the Sh6.4 billion paid out in the previous interim period, positioning KCB as a rare bright spot in a challenging economic environment marked by corporate losses and a cost‑of‑living squeeze.