Kenya’s banking sector showed a sharp contrast in performance between local and foreign-owned banks in the first half of 2025. Local banks such as Equity Group, KCB, and Co-operative Bank continued to post strong profits| Intelpoint
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has crossed the ₦100 share price mark — a first for any Nigerian banking stock — placing it alongside industrial giants like BUA Cement and Lafarge Africa.| Finance in Africa
Ecobank Nigeria has redeemed half of its $300 million Eurobond due February 2026, nearly seven months ahead of schedule.| Finance in Africa
Despite having the lowest combined brand value among Africa’s top banking markets, Kenya’s three top lenders—Equity Bank, KCB, and Co-Operative Bank—posted the continent’s highest growth, rising 25.1% to $1.18 billion in 2025, according to the latest African Banking report.| Finance in Africa
