This archive report was first published on 11 July 2019.
On July 11, 2019, KCB Bank made history by clinching the top spot as the Best Bank in the country and the region's Best Bank for SMEs at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2019.
The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are widely regarded as the most prestigious in the financial services industry globally.
With a solid footprint of 258 branches across the region and presence in six East African countries, KCB Bank's impressive network was a key factor in securing the two awards.
The bank has played a crucial role in supporting the region's economy by providing financial muscle for infrastructure projects across the region.
Speaking at the awards gala in London, KCB Group Chief Operating Officer Samuel Makome said, "As KCB a bank, these awards demonstrate our socio-economic contribution to the region and our commitment to creating value in the real economy. The core of our business lies in driving innovation while leveraging on technology in how we do business."
Under the umbrella of SME Banking, the KCB Biashara Club offers business solutions and advisory services to entrepreneurs, supporting them to grow with the bank.
Currently, the lender has over 12,000 active club members in Kenya, and over 4,000 in South Sudan and Rwanda.
"Our purpose, manifested through business exposure trips, access to customized loans, and business development trainings, exposes customers to emerging and developed economies to upgrade their skills in doing business," the bank said in a press release.
