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Why Standard Chartered Bank dropped the fight, Chose to pay off its’ retirees Sh7 bn claims

Why Standard Chartered Bank dropped the fight, Chose to pay off its’ retirees Sh7 bn claims

The Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal (RBAT) is the final arbiter on pension disputes under the...

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How the new CBK loan pricing formula will affect consumers and banks

How the new CBK loan pricing formula will affect consumers and banks

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled a new loan-pricing framework that will see...

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SBM Bank Kenya Swings Back to Profit with KSh 202 Million Half-Year Earnings

SBM Bank Kenya Swings Back to Profit with KSh 202 Million Half-Year Earnings

SBM Bank Kenya has announced a remarkable return to profitability, posting a net profit of...

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Kenya’s Lending Rates Drop to 15%—But Borrowers Still Feel the Heat

Kenya’s Lending Rates Drop to 15%—But Borrowers Still Feel the Heat

Kenya’s average bank lending rate fell to 15% in March 2025—the lowest level recorded in...

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Co-op, NCBA Join KCB and Equity Among Africa’s Top 25 Banks by Assets

Co-op, NCBA Join KCB and Equity Among Africa’s Top 25 Banks by Assets

Kenya’s banking sector has marked another milestone on the continental stage, with Co-operative Bank and...

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Equity Bank Clears Path to Middle East: Shareholders Approve UAE Expansion Plan

Equity Bank Clears Path to Middle East: Shareholders Approve UAE Expansion Plan

Equity Group Holdings has secured shareholder approval to set up a representative office in the...

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CBK Extends Bulk Payment Settlement Hours to Boost Efficiency of Large-Value Transactions

CBK Extends Bulk Payment Settlement Hours to Boost Efficiency of Large-Value Transactions

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has extended the operating hours of its Kenya Electronic...

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Co-op Bank CEO Muriuki Earns Record Ksh475M as Bank Delivers Robust 2024 Performance

Co-op Bank CEO Muriuki Earns Record Ksh475M as Bank Delivers Robust 2024 Performance

Gideon Muriuki, CEO of Co-operative Bank of Kenya, took home a record Ksh475 million ($3.65...

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Auditor Flags Troubled Consolidated Bank Over Management Breaches and System Failures

Auditor Flags Troubled Consolidated Bank Over Management Breaches and System Failures

The Auditor-General has raised fresh red flags over the troubled Consolidated Bank of Kenya, citing...

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CBK Eases Lending: MPC Cuts Base Rate to 9.75% in Surprise Move

CBK Eases Lending: MPC Cuts Base Rate to 9.75% in Surprise Move

In a slight but notable shift in monetary policy, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)...