In this episode recorded on 22.08.2024, we host NCBA Bank CEO and Kenya Bankers Association Chairman, John Gachora, to discuss the bank’s H1 2024 performance.
We cover the current state of the economy, the acquisition of AIG Kenya, regional subsidiaries and expansion into West Africa, the risk-based pricing model, and the impact of Kenya’s credit rating downgrade.
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Show Notes
00:00:00 Introduction and H1 2024 Performance Highlights
00:02:33 Managing NPLs and the State of the Economy
00:11:24 Regional Subsidiaries and Expansion to West Africa
00:15:52 FX Performance and the Acquisition of AIG Kenya
00:19:32 M&A and Capital Requirements
00:22:49 Risk-Based Pricing Model
00:24:03 Digital Banking Strategy
00:27:49 Dividend Policy
00:29:23 Rising Staff Costs and Strategic Hiring
00:32:41 Mobile and Digital Loan Offerings
00:38:15 Impact of Kenya’s Credit Rating Downgrade
00:40:41 H2 2024 Outlook
NCBA H1 2024 Results