Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) reported a 26% growth in profit before tax and 21% growth in profit after tax to KSh 10.7 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2025.
Total assets rose by 15% and customer deposits surpassed the half-trillion mark to reach KSh 509 billion. This represents a 14% rise. Net loans on the other hand grew by 14% to KSh 324 billion.
DTB’s customer base across East Africa rose to 4.5 million customers, up from 3.1 million in 2024. The bank attributed this to its growing branch network which now sits at 157 locations.
DTB reported improvements in asset quality with its non-performing loan (NPL) ratio declining to 10.8% from 12.3% the previous year.
Shareholders’ equity crossed KSh 100 billion. This reinforces the bank’s strong capital position. As a result, the Board has proposed a higher dividend of KSh 9 per share.
Commenting on the results, Group Chief Executive Officer, Nasim Devji said, “These results reflect the strength of our strategy and the resilience of our business model. We have delivered quality growth while maintaining strong discipline and enhancing operational efficiency. Our continued investment in digital capabilities is enabling us to serve our customers better and expand access to financial services across our markets. At the same time, we remain committed to building a bank that creates long-term value for all our stakeholders.”
DTB Kenya’s CEO, Murali Natarajan, added, “Our performance is not only measured by financial returns, but also by the impact we create. Through our initiatives, we areUnder its sustainability initiatives, DTB reported planting over one million trees through its Much More Than Trees programme, reaching more than 30,000 girls via its Achieve More Girl initiative, and training over 10,000 individuals and MSMEs in financial literacy and enterprise development.”
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