Absa posts KSh 5.3 billion first-quarter profit on strong operational performanceI

Absa Bank Kenya has posted a profit after tax of 5.3 billion shillings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The lender attributed the performance to continued investment in customer-centric innovation, prudent risk management and disciplined cost control. As Jimmy Mbogoh reports, revenue during the period stood at 14.7 billion shillings, reflecting the impact of the lower interest rate environment.