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KCB Surpasses Equity Bank in Q1 Earnings Showdown

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  • KCB emerges as the most profitable bank in Kenya and East Africa
  • Both banks pursue regional expansion and digital transformation

 

Nairobi, Kenya – KCB Bank and Equity Bank recently reported strong Q1 earnings in a closely watched showdown between Kenya’s two largest banks. KCB, after closely trailing Equity Bank for four years, has now narrowly emerged as the most profitable commercial bank in Kenya and East Africa

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