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Standard Chartered Kenya posts a 38% profit drop in 2025, pressured by pension costs and shrinking core revenue. Domestic banks like Equity and Co-op surge ahead, reshaping Kenya’s banking landscape.

StanChart Kenya Profit Drop Hits Banking Sector

Kenya’s top local banks outpace Standard Chartered with strong loan book expansion and digital adoption. The pension-related one-off cost challenges the lender’s strategy, signaling a pivotal...

Commercial Banking2 months ago

Equity Bank Foreign Investors 2026 Shift

Investors Eye Equity Bank’s Growth – With more than 20 million customers across six African markets, Equity Bank is becoming a frontier-market favorite. Rising foreign ownership...

Sidian Bank’s promotion to Tier 2 marks a major milestone in its growth journey, with deposits and assets surging sharply. Analysts caution that heavy reliance on government-linked securities could mask underlying lending vulnerabilities.

Commercial Banking2 months ago

Sidian Bank Tier 2 Growth Sparks Investor Debate

CBK’s Tier 2 recognition boosts Sidian Bank’s credibility with corporates and public clients. Yet, competition from Family Bank, Bank of Baroda, and SBM Bank keeps lending...