KCB raises interim dividend 50pc to Sh3 on higher profit
The lender will pay shareholders a total of Sh9.64 billion, up from the Sh2 per share paid in the same period last year...
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KCB Group has announced a 50% increase in its interim dividend to Sh3 per share for the six months ended June 2026, driven by a significant rise in earnings.
- The bank's gross profit surged by 20.8% to Sh49.3 billion.
- This payout will see shareholders receive a total of Sh9.64 billion.
- CEO Paul Russo attributed the strong performance to the group's diversified business model and effective cost management.
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KCB raises interim dividend 50pc to Sh3 on higher profit - August 2026
KCB Group has announced a 50% increase in its interim dividend to Sh3 per share for the six months ended June 2026, driven by a significant rise in earnings. Co-operative Bank of Kenya separately posted 28 percent growth in net profit during the same period. Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) also reported a fourfold increase in net profit, reaching Sh124.6 million for the first half of 2026, up from the same period last year. Car & General reported its net profit increased four-fold to Sh2.6 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by robust sales growth across key markets.
