Kenya’s top corporate giants post strong 2025 earnings, signaling resilience and growth across banking, telecom, and manufacturing sectors.
Discover Kenya’s top 10 most profitable corporate groups in 2025, led by KCB, Safaricom, and Equity. See profit figures in KSh and USD.
Kenya’s Top 10 Most Profitable Corporate Groups – 2025
Rank
Company Name
Industry
Profit After Tax (KSh)
Approx. USD
1
KCB Group PLC
Banking
KSh 61.8 billion
~$475M
2
Equity Group Holdings
Banking
KSh 48.8 billion
~$375M
3
Safaricom PLC
Telecommunications
KSh 68.6 billion
~$528M
4
East African Breweries
Beverages
KSh 12.3 billion
~$95M
5
Co-operative Bank
Banking
KSh 11.6 billion
~$89M
6
Absa Bank Kenya
Banking
KSh 10.3 billion
~$79M
7
NCBA Group
Banking
KSh 9.2 billion
~$71M
8
Standard Chartered Bank
Banking
KSh 8.7 billion
~$67M
9
I&M Holdings
Banking
KSh 7.5 billion
~$58M
10
British American Tobacco
Consumer Goods
KSh 6.8 billion
~$52M
Key Highlights:
KCB Group PLC leads the pack with a PAT of KSh 61.8 billion (~$475M), marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s banking sector.
Equity Group Holdings follows closely with a PAT of KSh 48.8 billion (~$375M), showcasing robust growth driven by diversified financial services.
Safaricom PLC, while having a higher PAT of KSh 68.6 billion (~$528M), is notable for its dominance in the telecommunications sector, primarily through its mobile money platform, M-Pesa.
Note: The above figures are based on publicly available financial reports and market data as of 2025. Exchange rates are approximated for illustrative purposes.
