KCB half-year profit rose 20.8% to KSh49.3 billion before tax, with regional banks outside Kenya contributing 27.7% of group earnings in 2026.
KENYA · BANKING
Key Facts
—The headline: KCB Group reported pre-tax profit of KSh49.3 billion for the six months to June 2026, up 20.8%. That is about US$382 million at the reported conversion.
—After tax: Net profit rose 15% to KSh36.1 billion, from KSh31.5 billion a year earlier.
—Beyond Kenya: Subsidiaries in Rwanda, the DRC, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and South Sudan delivered 27.7% of pre-tax profit. They also hold 31.1% of the group balance sheet.
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