DTB Kenya to Exit Burundi with Sale of 83.67% Stake

DTB Kenya will sell its 83.67% stake in DTB Burundi to a local investor consortium, ending its 16-year presence. The sale awaits approvals...

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Diamond Trust Bank Kenya has announced its plan to sell its entire 83.67% shareholding in DTB Burundi to a consortium of primarily Burundian investors. This decision aligns with DTB's strategy to concentrate on its core markets in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

The sale decision was approved by the DTB Kenya Board on 20 September 2025 and publicly disclosed on 23 September 2025.
Group CEO Nasim Devji stated that the offer represents "fair value and a return on investment" for DTB.
DTB Burundi's net profit nearly doubled in FY2024 to BIF 1.16 Bn, a +94.3% increase year-on-year, despite a slight contraction in its balance sheet.

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