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
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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
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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