Family Bank reports 15.4% profit growth to Sh1.5 billion in Q1 2025
CEO Nancy Njau credited the strong first-quarter results to the Bank’s commitment to building on the achievements of the previous strategy
Family Bank Group has reported a 15.4 per cent increase in profit before tax to Ksh 1.5 billion for the first three months of 2025, up from Ksh 1.3 billion recorded last year.
The performance was driven by sustained growth in interest income, a strong balance sheet and prudent cost management.
Total assets rose by 19.2 per cent to Ksh 174.0 billion, driven by a 10.1 per cent growth in the loan book which stood at Ksh 96.2 billion and a 3.3 per cent increase in investment in Government securities.
Net interest income on the other hand surged by 32.6 per cent to Ksh 3.2 billion driven by a 50.6 per cent growth in interest income on Government securities and a 14.1 per cent increase in interest income on loans. Total non-funded income grew by 32.1 per cent supported by increase in number of customers’ transactions, improved digital offering and increased products uptake. During this period over 90 per cent of our transactions came through digital channels. Further our diversification has seen tremendous growth of our Bancassurance business.
Speaking during the investor briefing forum, Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau credited the strong first-quarter results to the Bank’s commitment to building on the achievements of the previous strategy which ended in the year 2024 while at the same time responding to the evolving needs of our customers.
“This is the first quarter of our new strategic plan, and these results are a reflection of our strategic clarity and the strong relationships we continue to build with our customers as we focus on sustaining long-term shareholder value,” she said.
“Our new 2025–2029 strategy prioritizes innovation, digital transformation, customer-centricity, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable growth. We are positioning Family Bank as the Preferred Bank for Biashara, an approach anchored in a refined segmentation strategy, with a strong focus on the retail and SME sectors, enabling us to meet our customers evolving needs,” she concluded.
Customer deposits grew by 19.8 per cent to Ksh 132.3 billion, supported by the Bank’s branch optimisation strategy alongside continued investments in digitization and customer experience enhancements aimed at expanding financial access.
Operating expenses increased by 41.5 per cent, primarily driven by a 59.6 per cent rise in loan loss provisions and moderate growth of 10.9% in staff costs. The increase in staff costs was largely attributed to branch optimization initiatives and continued investments in employee training and capacity building.
Core capital stood at Ksh 15.9 billion, up from Ksh 14.0 billion while core capital ratio stood well above regulatory thresholds at 13.22 per cent, signalling strong capital adequacy in light of the progressive core capital requirements. This liquidity ratio also remained robust at 46.9 per cent underscoring the Bank’s strong balance sheet and capacity to meet short-term obligations.
