Kenya's Tier-1 Banks Post Five Straight Profitable Years
No tier-1 Kenyan bank lost money in five years. Pre-tax profits hit $2.36 billion in 2025 as lenders leaned on Fuliza overdrafts and government securities over business lending.
Topic
Financial Inclusion
Topic
Financial Inclusion
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