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CBK Orders Transfer of Access Bank Kenya to National Bank

Nume Ekeghe Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved the transfer of the business, assets, and liabilities of Access Bank (Kenya) Plc to National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK), in

  • CBK transfers Access Bank Kenya to National Bank of Kenya.
  • Transfer approved on August 17, 2026, under Banking Act.
  • NBK strengthens Kenya’s banking sector stability.

NADF Moves to Fill Agriculture Finance Gap

James Emejo in Abuja National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) said it was prepared to assume a more prominent role in mobilising and structuring funding for the agricultural sector.

  • NADF aims to expand financing options for agriculture.
  • Collaboration with licensed non-interest institutions proposed.
  • Framework seeks to bridge financing gap for agriculture.

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