Finance & Markets

EARNINGS17 Aug

Liberty Kenya half-year profits fall 46% to Sh231m

Liberty Kenya Holdings Plc has reported a 46 per cent drop in half year earnings to Sh231 million due to lower investment income.

Absa Group agrees to sell 63.32% stake in First Assurance, Absa Life Assurance

Absa Group has agreed to sell its majority stakes in Absa Life Assurance Kenya and First Assurance Kenya Limited as the lender retreats from direct insurance ownership across Africa.

EQUITY DEALS14 Aug

Car & General half-year profit quadruples to Sh2.6bn

Car & General’s half-year profit surged to Sh2.6 billion as regional sales growth and stronger earnings from Watu boosted performance.

MANUFACTURING13 Aug

Sanlam Allianz Holdings’ half year profit dips 7.4% to Sh124.6m

Listed non-bank financial services provider Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) Plc has reported a 7.4 per cent drop in net profit to Sh124.6 million for the six month period ended June 2026.

EARNINGS13 Aug

Co-op Bank half-year profit jumps 28% to Sh18bn

Co-op Bank posted a record Sh18bn half-year profit, up 28 per cent from Sh14.1 billion a year earlier, on higher operating income and strong lending growth.

EARNINGS13 Aug
EARNINGS12 Aug

KCB Group half-year pre-tax profit up 21% to Sh49.3bn

KCB Group has reported 20.8 per cent growth in pre-tax profits to Sh49.3 billion driven by strong income growth and disciplined cost management.

ASSET MANAGEMENT12 Aug

CMA approves new funds, licences to deepen capital markets

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved new investment funds and licences for market intermediaries, expanding investor choice and strengthening Kenya’s capital markets.

EARNINGS6 Aug

EABL FY26 profits jump 49% to Sh18.2 billion

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) posted a 49 per cent rise in net profit to Sh18.2 billion for the year ended June 30, 2026, driven by strong revenue growth and lower finance costs.

EARNINGS6 Aug

NCBA Group’s half-year profits rise 12% to Sh12.4bn

NCBA has reported 12 per cent growth in profit after tax to Sh12.4 billion for the half year period ended June 2026 driven by healthy business volumes, improved margins and continued customer activity.