Stanchart Moves to Reassure Markets it is “Adequately Capitalised” after KSh 7bn Supreme Court Ruling
StanChart Kenya pledged compliance after the Supreme Court struck out its appeal, upholding RBAT’s orders for a refund and benefits..
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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is reassuring markets of its financial stability after the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss its appeal in a long-standing pension case. The ruling, which concludes a two-decade legal battle, requires the bank to meet obligations estimated at over KSh 7 billion.
- Most important fact or figure from the article: The bank is obligated to pay an estimated over KSh 7 billion due to the Supreme Court ruling.
- Key person or organization involved: Standard Chartered Bank Kenya.
- Notable detail that adds context: The decision confirms the Retirement Benefits Authority Tribunal in pension disputes and ends a two-decade legal battle, involving a KSh 1.1 billion refund and recalculation of benefits for 629 retirees.
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Standard Chartered to Pay KSh 7bn After Supreme Court Loss; SACCO Sector Assets Cross KSh 1 Trillion - September 2025
Standard Chartered Kenya Limited has begun the process to pay approximately Sh7 billion to over 600 former employees following a Supreme Court loss related to a pension miscalculation. The bank is reassuring markets that it is “Adequately Capitalised” to meet the obligations, which are estimated at over KSh 7 billion and conclude a two-decade legal battle. In broader financial sector news, Kenya’s SACCO sector surpassed KSh 1 trillion in combined assets by the end of 2024. This growth, however, is accompanied by a rise in non-performing loans and governance concerns. Separately, I&M Bank has expanded its network by opening two new branches in Kapsabet, Nandi County, and Nyali, Mombasa County, increasing its national footprint to 65 outlets across 24 counties.
