Updated 21 October 2026
Quick answer: KCB Group’s next dividend is an interim dividend of KSh 3.00 per share for the 2026 financial year. The books closed on 2 September 2026 and payment is due on 10 November 2026. For the full 2025 financial year, KCB paid a record KSh 7.00 per share (KSh 22 billion in total), made up of KSh 4.00 in November 2025 and KSh 3.00 in May 2026.
Every figure below comes from KCB Group’s own investor relations pages: the dividends table, the 2026 investor calendar, the shareholder profile as at 30 June 2026, and the group’s press releases of 22 May 2025, 11 March 2026 and 12 August 2026. Checked on 19 October 2026.
In this guide
KCB Dividend History (2020 to 2026)
This is KCB’s own dividend table, grouped by the financial year each payout belongs to. Note that a dividend for one financial year is often paid in the next calendar year.
| Financial year | Type | Per share | Book closure | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Interim | KSh 3.00 | 2 Sep 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| 2025 | Final | KSh 2.00 | 2 Apr 2026 | 22 May 2026 |
| 2025 | Special (with final) | KSh 1.00 | 2 Apr 2026 | 22 May 2026 |
| 2025 | Interim | KSh 2.00 | 3 Sep 2025 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| 2025 | Special (with interim) | KSh 2.00 | 3 Sep 2025 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| 2024 | Interim | KSh 1.50 | 12 Sep 2024 | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 2024 | Final | KSh 1.50 | 3 Apr 2025 | 23 May 2025 |
| 2022 | Interim | KSh 1.00 | 8 Dec 2022 | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 2022 | Final | KSh 1.00 | 6 Apr 2023 | 26 May 2023 |
| 2021 | Interim | KSh 1.00 | 9 Dec 2021 | 5 Jan 2022 |
| 2021 | Final | KSh 2.00 | 25 Apr 2022 | 7 Jul 2022 |
| 2020 | Final | KSh 1.00 | 26 Apr 2021 | 26 Jun 2021 |
KCB’s table lists no dividend for the 2023 financial year. In its May 2025 AGM release, the group said total shareholder return was minus 42.5% in 2023 before recovering to 97.2% in 2024, which helps explain why the 2024 payout was watched so closely.
Total Dividend Per Year
| Financial year | Total per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | KSh 1.00 | – |
| 2021 | KSh 3.00 | Tripled |
| 2022 | KSh 2.00 | Down KSh 1.00 |
| 2023 | None listed | – |
| 2024 | KSh 3.00 (KSh 9.6 billion) | Resumed |
| 2025 | KSh 7.00 (KSh 22 billion) | More than doubled |
| 2026 so far | KSh 3.00 interim (KSh 9.64 billion) | Final not yet declared |
The 2026 Interim Dividend Explained
KCB announced its half-year results on 12 August 2026. Profit before tax rose 20.8% to KSh 49.3 billion and total assets grew 16.8% to KSh 2.3 trillion. On the back of that, the board declared an interim dividend of KSh 3.00 per share, which KCB described as a 50% increase on the KSh 2.00 regular interim paid a year earlier. The total distribution is KSh 9.64 billion.
- Who gets it: shareholders on the register at the close of business on 2 September 2026. Buying after that date does not qualify you for this payout.
- When it pays: 10 November 2026, according to KCB’s dividends page.
- What is not included: unlike 2025, KCB has not announced a special dividend alongside this interim.
Why 2025 Was a Record Year
For the year to December 2025, KCB reported a profit after tax of KSh 68.4 billion, up 11%, with total assets at KSh 2.15 trillion even after selling National Bank of Kenya. The board added special dividends at both the interim and final stage, bringing the year’s payout to KSh 7.00 per share and KSh 22 billion in total. That works out to roughly 32% of the year’s net profit (KSh 22 billion divided by KSh 68.4 billion).
KCB’s stated dividend policy allows it to distribute up to 50% of net earnings, so there is room in the policy for higher payouts, but the board also has to keep capital for growth across its regional banks. For context on how its earnings stack up against rivals, see how KCB, Equity and Co-op Bank compared in H1 2026.
What a KCB Dividend Is Worth on Your Shares
Dividends in Kenya are paid net of withholding tax. Resident individual shareholders normally have 5% deducted and non-residents 15%. Here is what the recent payouts mean for someone holding 1,000 KCB shares as a Kenyan resident:
| Payout | Gross on 1,000 shares | Less 5% withholding tax | Net received |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 interim (KSh 3.00) | KSh 3,000 | KSh 150 | KSh 2,850 |
| 2025 full year (KSh 7.00) | KSh 7,000 | KSh 350 | KSh 6,650 |
| 2024 full year (KSh 3.00) | KSh 3,000 | KSh 150 | KSh 2,850 |
To work out other amounts, multiply your shares by the dividend per share, then take off the tax. Our withholding tax calculator helps if you want to check the deduction.
We don’t quote a dividend yield here because it depends on the share price on the day you buy. To get yours, divide the dividend per share by the price you paid and multiply by 100.
Who Owns KCB and How Many Shares Exist
KCB’s shareholder profile as at 30 June 2026 shows 3,213,462,815 shares held by 201,911 shareholders.
| Holder group | Shareholders | Share of company |
|---|---|---|
| National Treasury | 1 | 19.76% |
| Local institutional investors | 6,459 | 46.74% |
| Local individual investors | 194,775 | 24.73% |
| Foreign investors | 676 | 8.77% |
The only holders above 5% are the National Treasury (19.76%) and the National Social Security Fund (10.20%). That means a large slice of every KCB dividend flows back to the government and to NSSF members.
How KCB Dividends Are Paid
- Hold shares in a CDS account before the book closure date. If you don’t have one yet, read how to buy shares on the NSE.
- Keep your payment details current with the share registrar, either your bank account or an M-Pesa number where the registrar offers it.
- Wait for the payment date. Payments go out on or about the date KCB announces, net of withholding tax.
- Chase missing payments early. Dividends that go unclaimed for years can end up with the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority. Here’s how to check and claim unclaimed dividends.
For investor questions, KCB’s press releases list investorrelations@kcbgroup.com, the Kencom House switchboard on 020 3270000, and mobile lines 0711 012 000 and 0734 108 200. Our page on KCB paybill, SWIFT code and contacts has the bank’s wider customer care details.
Upcoming KCB Dates
- 10 November 2026: 2026 interim dividend of KSh 3.00 paid.
- 18 November 2026: Q3 2026 results announcement (tentative, from KCB’s investor calendar).
- Full-year 2026 results: not yet dated. The 2025 results came out on 11 March 2026 and the AGM followed on 21 May 2026, so any 2026 final dividend would normally be announced with the full-year numbers.
To compare KCB with other payers, see the Safaricom dividend history, the EABL dividend history and our full NSE dividend calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will KCB pay its 2026 interim dividend?
On 10 November 2026, to shareholders who were on the register when the books closed on 2 September 2026.
How much dividend did KCB pay for 2025?
KSh 7.00 per share in total: a KSh 2.00 interim plus a KSh 2.00 special paid on 11 November 2025, then a KSh 2.00 final plus a KSh 1.00 special paid on 22 May 2026. The total came to KSh 22 billion.
Did KCB pay a dividend for 2023?
KCB’s own dividend table lists no payout for the 2023 financial year. Payments resumed with a KSh 1.50 interim in October 2024.
What is KCB’s dividend policy?
The group says its policy allows it to distribute up to 50% of net earnings, while keeping enough capital to fund growth.
How much tax is deducted from KCB dividends?
Withholding tax is deducted before payment, normally 5% for resident individuals and 15% for non-residents.
Can I still get the November 2026 dividend if I buy KCB shares now?
No. The books for that payout closed on 2 September 2026. Shares bought now would qualify for later dividends only.
Last checked 19 October 2026 against KCB Group’s dividends page, investor calendar, shareholder profile (30 June 2026) and press releases of 22 May 2025, 11 March 2026 and 12 August 2026.
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