List of banks in Kenya

[1] This is a list of commercial banks and other licensed credit institutions in Kenya, as updated mid-2025 by the Central Bank of Kenya.[2][3][4]

List of commercial banks

Recent developments

As of early 2026, total assets of Kenya's banking sector exceeded KSh 8 trillion, with customer deposits reaching approximately KSh 5.9 trillion, reflecting continued growth and resilience of the financial system.[5]

The sector remains highly concentrated, with the largest banking groups accounting for a significant share of total assets. At the same time, Kenya continues to be a global leader in digital financial services, with widespread adoption of mobile money significantly influencing banking activity and customer behavior.

Investment banks

This is a list of Investment banks and stockbrokerage firms in Kenya They are regulated by the Capital Markets Authority and the Nairobi Securities Exchange:[6][7]

Mortgage finance institution

Non-operating bank holding companies

Microfinance banks

This is the Central Bank of Kenya's list of Licensed Microfinance Banks, updated in August 2024.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Banks Businesses & Services". Yellow Pages Kenya. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  2. ↑ Central Bank of Kenya (30 June 2023). "Directory of Licensed Commercial Banks, Mortgage Finance Institutions and Authorised Non-operating Holding Companies" (PDF). Central Bank of Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  3. ↑ Denis Mwangi (16 September 2024). "Richest Banks In Kenya By Asset Base". Business Insider Africa. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  4. ↑ Jane Mula. "CBK Publishes List of Banks With Lowest And Highest Loan Rates". BiznaKenya.com. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Kenya banking sector overview 2026". pesabank.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  6. ↑ NSE List of Member Firms
  7. ↑ "Member Firms of the Nairobi Securities Exchange". Central Bank of Kenya. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  8. ↑ "Directory of Licensed Microfinance Banks" (PDF). Central Bank of Kenya. August 2024.