Equity Group half-year profit rose 32% to KSh45.5 billion, US$351 million, as units outside Kenya passed half of group deposits and loans.
KENYA · BANKING
Key Facts
—The headline: Profit after tax rose 32% to KSh45.5 billion, about US$351 million, in the six months to June 2026.
—Pre-tax: Profit before tax was up 39% at KSh57.8 billion, on total income of KSh124.9 billion, itself up 25%.
—The balance sheet: Total assets grew 20% to KSh2.16 trillion, roughly US$16.7 billion, with deposits up 21% and net loans up 19%.
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