Tag: Bank

Nairobi-based Sidian Bank raises $23 million after profit jumps sharply

Nairobi-based Sidian Bank raises $23 million after profit jumps to Ksh1.47 billion ($11.4 million), strengthening capital for expansion.

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KCB Group posts record $530 million profit as Kenyan unit leads earnings growth

KCB Group Plc posts $530 million profit as Kenyan unit leads earnings and mobile lending expands across East Africa.

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FirstRand tops Capitec to become Africa’s most valuable bank

With a market cap of $22.9 billion, FirstRand overtakes Capitec as Africa’s most valuable bank, driven by strong earnings and disciplined management.

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Equity Group, valued at $1.4 billion, is the leading lender in East, Central Africa

This reflects Equity Group’s effective regional diversification strategy, with nearly 50 percent of earnings now derived from operations outside Kenya.

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