Kenya’s Consolidated Bank posts $167K profit after a decade of losses, buoyed by asset growth and SME-focused strategy.
Consolidated Bank Turns a Profit After Ten Years of Losses
Consolidated Bank of Kenya has reported a half-year profit of KSh21.6 million (~USD 167,000) for the period ending June 30, 2025 — a sharp turnaround from a KSh76.8 million (~USD 594,000) loss in the same period last year.
The bank said in a statement that total comprehensive income stood at KSh12 million (~USD 93,000), compared to a loss of KSh84.9 million (~USD 657,000) last year. The results are part of a broader turnaround and growth strategy aimed at diversifying income sources and expanding its balance sheet.
Stronger Assets and Deposits
Despite a challenging economic environment, total assets grew 19% year-on-year to KSh18.4 billion (~USD 142 million), up from KSh15.5 billion (~USD 120 million). Customer deposits rose 8% to KSh12 billion (~USD 93 million), helping the lender maintain a liquidity ratio above 30%, well over Kenya’s statutory minimum of 20% set by the Central Bank of Kenya.
Net interest income climbed 21% to KSh551 million (~USD 4.26 million), up from KSh455 million (~USD 3.52 million). However, non-funded income fell to KSh282 million (~USD 2.18 million) from KSh315 million (~USD 2.43 million) a year earlier.
Operating expenses were trimmed to KSh812 million (~USD 6.28 million) from KSh848 million (~USD 6.56 million), reflecting tighter cost controls.
CEO Eyes Digital Expansion and SME Growth
“The bank’s growth outlook is positive and is gearing up for accelerated growth through improved digital service delivery channels as well as innovative products to serve our customers, especially in the SME and MSME sectors,” said CEO Sam Muturi.
The bank plans to expand its footprint in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) markets, leveraging technology-driven products and services to drive growth.