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KCB offers National Bank a lifeline deal

Kenya Commercial Bank at Kenya Kipande house.

Troubled National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has got a new lifeline, following a proposed 100 per cent acquisition by Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group.

The Government is a major shareholder in the two lenders - indicating the takeover might be as good as a foregone conclusion.

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