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According to the latest data from the National Treasury, net borrowing from domestic sources reached Sh339.7 billion, while external lenders contributed Sh98.1 billion. This represents nearly half (48.6%) of the annual borrowing target of Sh901 billion, which is set at Sh613.5 billion for local markets and Sh287.4 billion from external sources.
According to data shared in the financial statement on Friday, the bank’s positive earnings were largely powered by a steep decline in impairment charges.
All new local currency variable-rate loans will follow the new framework, with rates determined by the Common Reference Rate plus a customer-specific risk premium. Existing loans will transition by February 28, 2026.
The chamber informed its members that they must submit their applications by December 6, 2025 to enjoy the full waiver. The relief package targets containerised cargo that has stayed in the port or customs warehouses for extended periods, often due to delayed documentation, financial hurdles or stalled clearance procedures.
Absa Bank Kenya also posted gains, climbing 5.67 percent to Sh23.30, suggesting selective recovery in the banking sector. Jubilee Holdings added 4.39 percent to Sh310.00, Olympia Capital grew 4.00 percent to Sh7.80, and Standard Group rose 3.83 percent to Sh6.02.
New data from the Central Bank of Kenya shows a Sh344.9 billion decline in the value of transactions processed by agents, pointing to rising pressure on households and businesses during a period of strained incomes and slow job growth.
The Hustler Fund has already disbursed more than Sh80 billion, benefiting seven million Kenyans directly. “The seven million once blacklisted Kenyans have since repaired their credit,” Ruto said.
According to the results released on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, net interest income grew 21.1% to Sh31.819 billion, up from Sh26.280 billion in the same period last year.
The tech giant said it has started informing users it believes are aged between 13 and 15 that their accounts will be shut down. Notifications are being delivered via emails, text messages, and in-app alerts.
Non-interest income dropped 10.1 percent to Sh45.09 billion, largely because foreign exchange trading earnings fell 40.1 percent to Sh8.24 billion from Sh13.76 billion. The bank noted that digital channels helped shield non-funded income, which faced pressure from declining fees and commissions in the Democratic Republic of Congo following branch closures.
As of June 2025, KCB held Sh189.1 billion in non-performing loans, or 17.2 percent of its Sh1.09 trillion loan book, with Sh12.4 billion in loan loss provisions. Equity recorded Sh71.2 billion in non-performing loans, representing 17.5 percent of its Sh406.8 billion loan book, and made Sh7.3 billion in provisions.
The 15-year bond, now with 8.7 years remaining until maturity, is listed under ISIN KE6000001328 and will mature on July 10, 2034. The 25-year bond, carrying ISIN KE8000005093, has 21.9 years to maturity and will expire on September 23, 2047.