Kenyan lenders bet big on construction in the region

Kenyan lenders, including KCB, Equity, Co-operative, I&M, and DTB, recorded strong profit growth in 2025, driven by regional expansion and sovereign risk diversification. Their performance was supported by reduced loan loss provisions and liability repricing. Despite concerns over the crisis in the Middle East, these banks continue to capitalize on opportunities in the construction sector as regional countries invest heavily in infrastructure.