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List of Commercial Banks in Kenya

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on April 19, 2013

1 min read

· Last updated: September 23, 2024

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UBA Kenya Bank Ltd
The Co-operative Bank
Suntra Investment Bank Ltd
Sterling Investment Bank
Standard Investment Bank
Standard Chartered
Prime Bank
Paramount Bank
Oriental Commercial Bank Ltd.
NIC Bank
ABC Bank
National Bank
K-Rep Bank
Kenya Post Office Savings Bank
KCB Bank
Investments & Mortgages Bank Limited – I&M Bank
Imperial Bank Limited
Housing Finance
Guardian Bank Ltd.
Giro Commercial Bank Ltd
Fina Bank
Fidelity Bank
Faida Investment Bank – FIB
Equity Bank
Equatorial Investment Bank
Equatorial Commercial Bank Limited
Dyer & Blair Investment Bank
Dubai Bank Kenya Ltd
Dry Associates Limited
Development Bank Of Kenya Ltd
Co-operative Bank
Consolidated Bank
Commercial Bank of Africa
Citibank N A
Chase Bank
CFC Stanbic Bank Limited
Central Bank of Kenya
Bank Of Baroda (Kenya) Ltd.
Bank of Africa Kenya Ltd
Afrika Investment Bank
African Development Bank Group
African Banking Corporation

Key Takeaways

The article lists numerous licensed commercial banks operating in Kenya.
Kenya’s banking sector includes both local and international institutions under CBK regulation.
Major banks like KCB, Equity, and Cooperative dominate in assets and customer outreach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many commercial banks are licensed in Kenya?

As of 2026, Kenya has around 38–39 CBK‑licensed commercial banks operating in the country ([finance.ng](https://www.finance.ng/complete-list-of-banks-in-kenya/?utm_source=openai)).

Who regulates commercial banks in Kenya?

Commercial banks in Kenya are licensed and supervised by the Central Bank of Kenya ([finance.ng](https://www.finance.ng/complete-list-of-banks-in-kenya/?utm_source=openai)).

Which are the largest commercial banks in Kenya by assets?

The largest banks by assets include KCB Bank Kenya, Equity Bank, Co‑operative Bank, NCBA, and Absa Bank Kenya ([nairobionline.com](https://nairobionline.com/directory/largest-commercial-banks-in-kenya-by-asset-base/?utm_source=openai)).

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