DTB’s Isiolo branch brings banking services closer to underserved market as lender approaches 100-branch target

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) opened a branch in Isiolo today, bringing its branch network in Kenya to 94, with six more scheduled to start operating by the end of 2026, taking the total number to 100.

With only seven banks currently serving Isiolo, DTB’s entry into the county is expected to bring banking services closer to individuals, small businesses, traders and enterprises seeking reliable financial solutions to support their growth. Isiolo occupies a strategic position along the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor, making it an important gateway for tourism and trade.

DTB Kenya Managing Director Murali Natarajan said: “Financial inclusion means ensuring that opportunity is not determined by where someone lives. By establishing a presence in Isiolo, we are bringing our banking services closer to individuals and businesses that are contributing to the region’s economy and creating opportunities for its future. We recognise the potential of northern Kenya and want to be a partner to the people, enterprises and communities building the future.”

Speaking at the launch, Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo said: “For a County like Isiolo with its strategic location and growing economic opportunities, having more banking services within reach can make a meaningful difference to our traders, pastoralist communities, entrepreneurs and young people. We welcome DTB’s investment in Isiolo and look forward to partnerships that will help our people access financial solutions, grow their businesses and participate fully in the country’s economic development.”

For DTB, the opening represents not only an increase in its physical footprint but the Bank’s commitment to extending financial services to communities with diverse needs and supporting economic activity across Kenya’s regions.

DTB is in the process of setting up branches in Homa Bay, Kawangware, Ruiru, Redhill Runda, and Parklands. The expansion reflects DTB’s broader strategy of combining physical banking infrastructure with digital solutions to make financial services more accessible, convenient, and responsive to customer needs.

The Bank’s expansion also reinforces support for a wider range of economic activities, from pastoralist enterprises and small traders to established businesses and emerging industries, supporting Kenya’s economic development.

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