National Bank - About the company
National Bank is an acquired company based in Nairobi (Kenya), founded in 1968. It operates as a Commercial bank. The company has 35 active competitors, including 12 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Scotiabank, Sidian Bank and Family Bank.
Company Details
- Website
- nationalbank.co.ke
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@nationalbank.co.ke
- Phone Number
- +254 **********, +254 **********
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1968
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Stage
Acquired
Ranked
5th among 35 active competitors
Employee Count
1,709 as on Aug 31, 2026
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Exit Details
Acquired by Access Bank (Mar 20, 2024)
National Bank's acquisition details
National Bank got acquired by Access Bank on Mar 20, 2024 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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National Bank's funding and investors
National Bank has not raised any funding rounds yet.
National Bank's founders and board of directors
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National Bank's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of National Bank include Scotiabank, Sidian Bank and Family Bank. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of National Bank, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Scotiabank 1832, Toronto (Canada), Public | Commercial bank | - | 70/100 | |
2nd | Sidian Bank 1984, Nairobi (Kenya), Acquired | Commercial bank | $11.9M | 58/100 | |
3rd | Family Bank 1984, Nairobi (Kenya), Late Stage | Commercial bank | $2.67M | 63/100 | |
4th | Stanbic Bank 2004, Nairobi (Kenya), Funding Raised | Commercial bank with international presence | - | 60/100 | |
5th | National Bank 1968, Nairobi (Kenya), Acquired | Commercial bank | - | - | 58/100 |
6th | Commercial bank | - | - | 58/100 | |
7th | Diamond Trust Bank 1945, Nairobi (Kenya), Funding Raised | Commercial bank | - | 57/100 | |
8th | African Banking Corporation 1984, Nairobi (Kenya), Unfunded | Commercial bank | - | - | 55/100 |
9th | Commercial bank | $50M | 50/100 | ||
10th | Prime Bank 1992, Nairobi (Kenya), Deadpooled | Commercial bank | $49.7M | 46/100 |
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National Bank's Investments and acquisitions
National Bank has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to National Bank
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News related to National Bank
Filter this listMedia has covered National Bank for a total of 3 events in the last 1 year, 1 of them has been about partnerships.
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NBK and Centum partner to expand property investment access for ...Africa Business Communities•Jul 02, 2026•National Bank, Centum
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Nigerian lender paid Sh15.8bn in National Bank acquisitionBusinessdailyafrica•May 07, 2026•Access Bank, National Bank
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Access Holdings acquires National Bank of Kenya for N179bnTechnext•Oct 27, 2025•Access Holdings, National Bank
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Investment KCB Group & Access Complete NBK TransactionSoko Directory•May 31, 2025•KCB Group, Access Bank, National Bank
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Access Bank Acquires 100% Stake in National Bank of Kenyahallmarknews.com•Apr 15, 2025•Access Bank, National Bank
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277 National Bank Employees To Lose Their Jobs In Buyout By Access BankSoko Directory•Oct 31, 2024•National Bank, Access Bank
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Access Bank secures approval to acquire National Bank of Kenya in estimated $100 million dealInnovation-village•Oct 31, 2024•Access Bank, National Bank
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CAK Raises Concerns in Access Bank’s Acquisition of KCB Group’s NBK, as COMESA Approves DealKenyan Wall Street•Sep 20, 2024•KCB Group, National Bank, Access Bank
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Access Bank Plc to Acquire National Bank of Kenya Limited in Landmark DealInvestors King•Mar 20, 2024•National Bank, Access Bank, KCB Group, The Access
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