Absa Kenya has channeled $1.5bn into green and inclusive lending
Analysis$1.5bnThursday 29 October 2026
Absa Bank Kenya says it has channeled more than about $1.5 billion (KSh200bn) into green and inclusive projects over five years. It disbursed about $430 million (KSh55.3bn) in sustainable lending in the latest period.
The disclosure shows how a major Kenyan bank is growing its sustainable lending book, which matters for investors tracking green loan volumes.
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority's latest industry report shows Sacco mortgage lending dropped by about $21 million (KSh2.7bn) in 2025. The regulator says Saccos still struggle to make mortgages a key product despite rising housing finance demand.
Sacco mortgage lending fell by about $21 million (KSh2.7bn) in 2025 even as demand for housing finance rose. Saccos still struggle to make mortgages a key product despite land and housing taking the largest share of their lending.
The Kenya Bankers Association 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey shows mobile money subscriptions grew 22 percent to 51.4 million. Active mobile money agents rose 24 percent to 473,536, and Co-op Bank ranked highly among younger customers.
A Central Bank of Kenya survey found the share of farmers borrowing for agricultural activities rose between July and September 2026. More farmers are now using Saccos and commercial banks rather than family networks for credit.
The Kenya Bankers Association's 2025 Total Tax Contribution Report shows member banks paid a record Sh205.58 billion in taxes. Banks distributed Sh402.26 billion in total, with the government taking 51.11 per cent.
