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Co-op Bank leads list of Kenyan lenders in Forbes World top 500

Co-op Bank leads list of Kenyan lenders in Forbes World top 500

Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Equity Group Holdings, KCB Group and Stanbic Holdings were included in the ranking of 500 banks from 89 countries, published on Wednesday by Forbes..

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Four Kenyan banks have been recognized in the inaugural Forbes World's Top Performing Banks 2026 list, a significant achievement amid a challenging economic climate in Kenya.

  • Co-operative Bank led the local contingent, achieving its strongest half-year performance with a 28% rise in net profit to Sh18 billion.
  • The inclusion highlights the Kenyan banking sector's resilience despite slowing economic growth and high inflation.
  • This ranking serves as a notable endorsement for the financial institutions operating within the country.

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