Top bank chiefs reap millions in pay and perks on bumper profits

KCB Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Russo [File]

While much of corporate Kenya struggled through a year of stubborn inflation, muted consumer demand, and geopolitical aftershocks, a handful of banking chiefs turned crisis into opportunity.

 They delivered record profits, double‑digit shareholder returns, and a level of performance that left many analysts shaking their heads in admiration.