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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
August 24, 2026
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NBK profit jumps 61pc to Sh1.72bn despite lower interest income
Despite the decline in interest income, NBK expanded its lending significantly, with net loans and advances rising 38.4 percent to Sh61.28 billion...
✨ Key Highlights
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has reported a significant 60.5 percent jump in net profit to Sh1.72 billion for the first half of 2026, defying a dip in interest income.
- NBK's net profit reached Sh1.72 billion in H1 2026, up from Sh1.07 billion in H1 2025.
- The bank, now owned by Nigeria's Access Bank, saw interest income decrease by 2.7 percent.
- Despite lower interest income, NBK expanded its lending by 38.4 percent to Sh61.28 billion.
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