National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has announced a remarkable 275% surge in its profit after tax for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, reaching KShs 1.03 billion.

• NBK's profit after tax soared to KShs 1.03 billion from KShs 275.7 million in Q1 2025.
• The profit growth was primarily driven by increased net interest income and a significant 92% reduction in credit impairment charges.
• Improved asset quality and recoveries contributed to the substantial decline in loan loss provisions.