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Zenith Bank acquires Paramount Bank (2026)
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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 22, 2026BankingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
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Zenith Bank acquires Paramount Bank

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
$2.03B
Target
Paramount Bank
Paramount Bank
Nairobi, Nairobi Area
Acquirer
Zenith Bank
Zenith Bank
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending

Zenith Bank agreed to acquire Paramount Bank. Reported deal value: $2.03B. Status: Pending. Sector: Banking. Target headquarters context: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-22. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

The Competition Authority of Kenya has approved Zenith Bank proposed acquisition of 100% of Paramount Bank Limited , a mid-tier lender

Deal timeline

Announced
Jan 22, 2026 · techcabal.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Banking with a reported deal value of $2.03B. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: techcabal.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index