The Central Bank of Kenya is drafting rules for Domestic
Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), the largest ones whose troubles could
ripple across the financial system.
These banks, likely including KCB, Equity, Co-operative Bank, and others based on size, interconnectedness, and other factors, would need extra capital buffers of up to 2.5% and face stricter oversight.
Drawing from lessons of earlier collapses, the framework aims to protect depositors and reduce crisis risks, with public comments open until November 7, 2026.