KCB Defies Tough Economy to Make Ksh24.4 Billion Profit Amid Middle East Crisis Fears

Sustained momentum across subsidiaries, robust balance sheet management, and diversified revenue streams underpin strong quarter performanceKCB Group has posted a sharp rise in first-quarter profits, cementing its position as one of East Africa’s most resilient banks despite mounting economic pressure across the region.The banking giant announced a pre-tax profit of KSh24.4 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 — a 15.3 per cent increase from the KSh21.2 billion recorded during the same period last year.