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KCB Group Champions Sustainability as H1 2025 Profits Stay Strong
When 19-year-old Aisha Mohamed earned a KCB Foundation scholarship, she became the first in her family to attend college. Her journey reflects the lives of thousands of young Kenyans whose futures are changing through KCB’s social and economic programmes.
Green Finance and Community Growth
In H1 2025, KCB issued KSh 26.9 billion in green loans in Kenya and Tanzania. The Group also screened loans worth KSh 133.2 billion under Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. In addition, it planted 338,000 trees to help combat climate change.
Through the 2Jiajiri Programme, together with Young Africa Works, Mifugo ni Mali, and DigiFLME projects, KCB created 67,996 jobs. The KCB Scholarship programme supported 3,883 learners from disadvantaged backgrounds, including teen mothers, survivors of harmful cultural practices, and persons with disabilities.
KCB also invested in sports, supporting over 150 athletes and professionals. This funding enables many to earn a living from their sporting careers.
KCB Group Champions Sustainability as H1 2025 Profits Stay Strong
Digital Channels and Competitive Edge
KCB customers continue to shift to digital channels. Mobile lending rose 32% to 638.7 million transactions. Merchant POS activity increased by 13% to 13.4 million. Internet banking also grew by 9% to 3.3 million transactions.
However, agency banking transactions dropped 28% to 24.2 million, while ATM usage fell 7% to 4.5 million.
KCB remains one of Kenya’s top-tier banks. Equity Group is gaining ground with regional subsidiaries contributing nearly half its profit base. Absa Bank also posted a 9% profit growth to KSh 11.7 billion. KCB’s strong ESG performance and community investments continue to set it apart in the competitive banking sector.
By combining climate action, youth empowerment, and digital innovation, KCB is positioning itself as both a market leader and a driver of sustainable economic growth in East Africa.
KCB Group to Pay KShs. 13B in Dividends as Net Profit Rises 8%
