Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya reports a significant increase in lending to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), attributed to an improving economy, easing inflation, and lower interest rates. This positive shift is seen as a sign of renewed business confidence in Kenya.

• DTB Chief Executive Officer Murali Natarajan credited the Government and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) for stabilizing the shilling and improving credit conditions.

• Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui urged banks to boost lending to facilitate expansion under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), eyeing a market of 1.4 billion people.

• According to Mr. Natarajan, DTB aims to double its balance sheet in three to four years, barring unforeseen circumstances, by focusing on business banking.