I&M Group announced a half-year profit before tax of Sh11.7 billion, a 34% increase, as the bank focuses on organic growth across its regional operations. While aiming for non-Kenyan subsidiaries to contribute 50% to its balance sheet, their current contribution to PBT slightly dropped to 24%.

• I&M Group's profit before tax rose to Sh11.7 billion in the first half of the year.
• The Group Chief Executive, Kihara Maina, emphasized organic growth and aims for subsidiaries outside Kenya to contribute 50% to the group's balance sheet.
• The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio improved to 11.8%, significantly below the industry average of 17.1%.
• I&M Bank Kenya's customer base increased by 25% to 562,000, with digital transactions reaching 12.9 million.