Verified List of Banks in Kenya (2026 Update)
Official Name: Republic of Kenya
Capital City: Nairobi
Currency: Shilling (KES)

Continent: Africa Country: Kenya Total Banks: 44
Below you'll find 44 verified banks operating in Kenya. Each listing has been manually cross-referenced against official sources as part of Bankinfobook's 2026 data audit, covering institutions based in and around Nairobi.
Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 8.99% of GDP, indicating a limited external liquidity buffer relative to economic output. Kenya holds 0.02 tonnes of gold reserves, a hard-asset buffer factored into its broader financial resilience profile. The average income level sits at approximately 350.00 USD, relevant context alongside the country's banking infrastructure. Kenya's largest commercial bank is Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB).
Bankinfobook estimates 100% SWIFT-to-Bank connectivity for Kenya, placing it in the 'Integrated' tier of our Financial Connectivity Index.
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✓ Verified: This entry was personally compiled and reviewed by Milan Ignjatovic using primary sources.
Founder & Sole Curator, Bankinfobook | Master Manager of ICT · Graduated Economist
Last Data Review: January 1, 2026






