The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has been named the Best Investment Bank in Kenya 2022 by Global Finance Magazine. The lender has also been recognised as the Most Valued Banking Brand in Kenya by Brand Finance.
“The two awards have recognized the efforts being put in place by KCB Bank to stimulate the economic growth following the challenges the world has encountered from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic,” the lender said in a statement.
“The bank put in efforts to support MSMES when the pandemic hit in an effort to cushion and offer relief to customers.”
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“In the past year, we have continued to put in effort into different sectors to help revamp the economy that was greatly affected by the pandemic. We have invested in our societies through different initiatives such as our 2jiajiri and, Mifugo ni Mali programme. We are grateful that our efforts are been recognized,” said KCB Group and CEO Joshua Oigara.
The Bank is currently investing in mobile and internet banking as a move towards a safer, easier, and more secure way of transacting.
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Global Finance Magazine is a US-based company that acknowledges and awards institutions in the finance sector for their efforts and contributions in different fields while Brand Finance is the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy based in London.
“We have been able to expand our brand value by capitalizing on regional expansion into the East African market. We continue to invest in different programmes that stand to boost the economy of these regions which in the long run improves our brand value.”
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