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Bhartesh Shah, Chief Executive Officer of SBM Bank Kenya, during the My Chat with a Bank CEO forum.[Patrick Vidija, Standard]
SBM Bank Kenya has posted a major profit before tax of Sh246 million for the first quarter of 2026, a sharp rise from Sh12 million that was reported in the same period in 2025, reflecting sustained momentum in the Bank’s turnaround strategy.
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