Some of the Banks in Kenya. File image

Banking sector dominates NSE dividend season as sixteen listed firms line up billions for shareholders

Kenya’s banking industry is once again cementing its dominance as the engine of shareholder returns on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), with at least seven banks among sixteen listed companies that have declared or announced dividends in what is shaping up to be one of the busiest pay-out seasons of 2026. The declarations, compiled by…

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Coop Bank
Co-op Bank has announced plans to restructure into a non-operating holding company, a move that will separate its core banking operations from the broader group and position the lender for regional expansion.

Co-op Bank plans shift to holding company, eyes regional expansion

Co-operative Bank of Kenya has announced plans to restructure into a non-operating holding company, a move that will separate its core banking operations from the broader group and position the lender for regional expansion. The development carries direct implications for Kenya’s 15 million member cooperative movement, which controls the bank through Co-op Holdings Co-operative Society…

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State team Chairlady and the UK-based Capital Credit Union CEO Marlene Shiels speaking during Sacco Leaders Convention 2026 in Mombasa/Photo Courtesy

State team opposes Sacco shares trading on NSE, cites confusion and steep loss

The State-appointed team has opposed trading of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) shares between members or on the National Securities Exchange (NSE), warning that the practice compromises the spirit of ownership and long-term participation. This comes on the back of a push by NSE for listing of Saccos on the stock market to boost…

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Saccos showcasing their products and services through brochures during the recent SME Exhibition in Embu. Photo Robert Nyagah

SACCO Sub-Sector: Achievements, lost chances, challenges and 2026 outlook

As the new year begins, this publication takes stock of achievements by Kenya’s vibrant Sacco Sub sector, some of the missed opportunities and what lies ahead. While financial cooperatives are still locked out of the National Payments System and lack an inter-lending facility, they have been able to ride on technology and other delivery channels…

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Firms in Kenya Pipeline IPO set to pocket over Ksh200 Million in consultancy fees

Firms involved in the planned Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO) are expected to earn more than Ksh200 million in consultancy fees as preparations for the listing at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) gains momentum. According to official disclosures, the IPO process has attracted a consortium of investment banks, legal firms, registrars, and…

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