National Bank of Kenya reports 61% rise in H1 2026 profit

NBK's profit rose 61% to KSh1.72 billion in H1 2026, driven by higher interest income, lower loan losses and continued balance sheet growth...

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National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has announced a significant 61% increase in its Profit After Tax for the first half of 2026, reaching KSh 1.72 billion.

Profit After Tax surged to KSh 1.72 billion from KSh 1.07 billion in H1 2025.
The bank attributes this growth to higher net interest income, a substantial reduction in credit impairment charges, and effective cost management under its transformation strategy.
Total assets grew to KSh 157 billion, with customer deposits rising to KSh 116.3 billion, indicating strong balance sheet expansion.

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