The rich bank Sh1.4bn daily during lockdown

Banks grew deposits by Sh259 billion in six months to September 2020 during Covid curbs. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Rich individuals and big companies saved Sh1.4 billion daily in commercial banks over the six months to September when Kenya imposed restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus, prompting job cuts and business closures.

Kenyan banks reported deposits worth Sh3.94 trillion from their local operations in their quarter-three results, up from Sh3.68 trillion in March, adding Sh259 billion to the lenders’ vaults over the six months.

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