DTB Reports Growth in SME Lending

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya reported that lending to SMEs increased due to improved economic stability and lower interest rates. CEO Murali Natarajan credited government and Central Bank policies for strengthening the shilling and boosting business confidence. He added that DTB planned to double its balance sheet within four years. Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui urged banks to expand financing for businesses leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area.