Kenya's public debt has surged to Sh12.29 trillion by December 31, 2025, marking a significant increase partly attributed to financing budget deficits and accumulated interest.

• The public debt stock increased by 4 percent to Sh12.29 trillion from Sh11.80 trillion in June 2025.
• The report was released by the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o.
• This debt level represents 67.8 percent of Kenya's GDP, exceeding Parliament’s approved threshold of 55 percent.

KCB Group has announced an 11 percent increase in net profit, reaching Sh68.4 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025. This growth was driven by a significant rise in lending and overall revenues.

• Customer loans surged by 15 percent to Sh1.59 trillion.
• The Group CEO, Paul Russo, highlighted the strong performance despite a challenging operating environment.
• The board has proposed a total dividend payout of Sh7 per share (Sh22 billion), subject to shareholder approval.

SBM Bank Kenya has announced a significant financial turnaround, returning to profitability after a challenging year. The bank posted a profit before tax of Sh614 million for the year ending December 31, 2025, a remarkable shift from a Sh1.6 billion loss in 2024.

• SBM Bank Kenya achieved a profit before tax of Sh614 million.
• The turnaround is attributed to improved operating performance and growth in customer activity due to an ongoing transformation strategy.
• Customer deposits surged by 20 percent to Sh82.4 billion, driven by increased use of digital payment platforms.