Access Bank sets 2025 finish line for $100M acquisition of KCB unit
Access Bank will finalize its acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya by the end of Q3 2025. The acquisition is valued at approximately $100 million, enhancing Access Bank's foothold in Kenya.
Kenya’s Central Bank and Treasury approve Access Bank’s acquisition of struggling NBK
The Central Bank of Kenya and National Treasury approved Access Bank's acquisition of National Bank of Kenya. The acquisition is subject to approval from Nigerian authorities.
Access Bank in “advanced stages” to finalise National Bank of Kenya acquisition
Access Bank is in advanced stages of acquiring the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from KCB Group. KCB Group CEO Paul Russo confirmed the acquisition is on track and included NBK’s performance in their 2024 results.
KCB and Mastercard Unveil Kenya’s First Platinum Multi- Currency Card
Launch of Kenya's first multi-currency prepaid card by KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard. Card supports 11 major currencies including USD, EUR, and GBP.
Safaricom secures insurance licence after a four-year wait
Safaricom secures insurance license from the Insurance Regulatory Authority. Launch of new insurance product Bima for M-Pesa users.
