NCBA Group has announced a significant increase in its net profit for the first half of 2026, driven by strong performance in its Kenyan operations and regional subsidiaries.

• Net profit rose by 12.2% to Sh12.4 billion.
• The lender's Kenya Bank subsidiary was the main profit driver, growing profitability by 24.3% year-on-year.
• Group Managing Director John Gachora highlighted strong asset quality with a non-performing loan ratio of 10.5%, below the sector average.