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 regional subsidiaries.

The group’s profit growth was attributable to a cheaper cost of funds and lower loan loss provisions following improved quality of its loan book.

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 regional…