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Zenith Bank acquires Paramount Bank (2026)
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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 23, 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
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: Undisclosed. Status: Pending. Sector: Banking. Target headquarters context: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-23. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

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

Deal timeline

Announced
Jan 23, 2026 · nairametrics.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Banking. Figures and status may change as sources update.

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