KCB Group Q1 Pretax Profit Rises 15 Percent to 24.4 Billion

KCB Group reported a 15% increase in first-quarter pretax profit to 24.4 billion shillings ($188.4 million) as interest income climbed. KCB Group benefited from expanded lending operations across its regional footprint during the period ending the first quarter. This earnings growth signals resilient credit demand in East Africa despite broader macroeconomic shifts.

### Interest Income Drives Regional Growth Net interest income rose to 36.61 billion shillings, up from 33.72 billion shillings in the same period in 2025. The group, headquartered in Kenya, attributed the performance to its diverse operations across several markets. These include the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, and Burundi.