Kenya’s banking sector significantly boosted lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in 2025, surpassing its annual target by a wide margin.
According to the latest data, banks issued a total of Sh326.5 billion in new loans to MSMEs, more than double the Sh150 billion target set for the year.
Equity Bank led the pack, extending Sh90.7 billion in loans, followed by KCB Bank at Sh56.2 billion and Co-operative Bank at Sh37.7 billion.
Stanbic Bank and Family Bank also posted strong lending figures at Sh32.7 billion and Sh32 billion, respectively.
I&M Bank issued Sh26.3 billion, while Kingdom Bank, Absa Bank, National Bank, and Sidian Bank rounded out the top ten.
The figures highlight the growing role of MSMEs in Kenya’s economy and the increasing willingness of financial institutions to support the sector.
Expanded access to credit is expected to spur business growth, job creation, and economic resilience across the country.
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