KCB Group Powers Through 2025: Bold Moves, Green Finance, And Global Recognition

KCB Group kicked off 2025 with a string of transformative milestones that underscore its strength as a pan-African financial giant, blending innovation, expansion, and impact.

The highlight of the half-year was the successful conclusion of the sale of 100% of the issued shares in National Bank of Kenya (NBK) to Access Bank on May 30, 2025. The move marked a significant shift in Kenya’s banking landscape and allowed KCB to sharpen its focus on its core strategy of regional growth and digital transformation.

True to this strategy, the Group opened six new branches across the region, placing a bet on high-growth areas. In Kenya, fresh branches came up in Kamakis, Ayany (Kibera), Haile Selassie, and Village Market, while Zanzibar welcomed a new KCB branch, alongside BPR’s MTN Center Branch in Rwanda. This expansion reinforces KCB’s philosophy of taking banking closer to communities and powering inclusion.

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On the digital front, the Group unveiled its unified mobile app through the campaign “MODE – the new KCB App that switches with your Mode.” With its sleek design and powerful functionality, the app allows customers to pay, save, invest, and even entertain themselves. New-to-bank customers can open accounts with a simple click, enjoying a truly bespoke experience supported by cutting-edge mini app programs.

KCB also pushed its sustainability agenda to new heights, aligning its practices to tackle climate risks and opportunities. In the first half of 2025, the Group issued KShs. 26.9 billion in green loans across Kenya and Tanzania, while KShs. 133.2 billion in loans underwent environmental and social due diligence across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. This bold green finance agenda reaffirms KCB’s role as a catalyst for sustainable development in the region.

Beyond banking, KCB continued to live its purpose through community empowerment and sports sponsorships. From the World Rally Championship (WRC) to Athletics Kenya Trials, golf, and investments in rugby, football, volleyball, and chess, the Group supported over 165 athletes—helping them earn livelihoods and inspire the next generation.

The bank’s bold steps did not go unnoticed. KCB was celebrated on the global stage, being named by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies. It also clinched five international awards, including Euromoney Africa’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility 2025, Kenya’s Best Bank, and Kenya’s Best Bank for ESG.

With these wins, KCB Group has demonstrated that it is not just keeping pace with change—it is driving it. The first half of 2025 reflects a story of resilience, innovation, and purpose, positioning the Group as a trailblazer in Africa’s financial sector.

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