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Microfinance banks post deposit growth after 3 years
The latest rebound marks a boost for microfinance banks, which had been forced to rely more on expensive borrowings from institutions such as banks to lend to customers.
Deposits held by microfinance banks have edged up for the first time in three years, signalling a tentative recovery for a sector that has been under pressure from tight economic conditions and competition from banks and digital lenders.
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data shows deposits rose by 5.3 percent to Sh44.15 billion in the year ended December 2025 from Sh41.92 billion the previous year.
