Project detail - BANK OF AFRICA KENYA

BANK OF AFRICA KENYA

Status: Completed investment
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Who is our customer

Bank of Africa (BOA) Kenya is a public bank providing banking services to retail, corporate and small and medium enterprise clientele. The bank commenced operations in Kenya in July 2004, after acquiring the Kenyan branch of Credit Agricole Indosuez. The bank’s distribution network currently covers Nairobi and Mombasa.

What is our funding objective?

The financing consists of a USD 25 million loan with a 7 year tenor and will be used to provide USD loans to USD earning companies.

Why do we fund this investment?

As an export driven economy, demand for USD denominated loans in Kenya is traditionally high. However, in the Kenyan market, long-term USD financing from commercial parties remains scarce. FMO’s loan will help BOA Kenya to meet the demand for USD loans and increase access to USD financing for USD earning companies. This will also contribute positively to the country’s foreign exchange generation and trade balance.

Region
Africa
Country
Kenya
Sector
Financial Institutions
Effective date
10/17/2014
End date
4/19/2019
Total FMO financing
USD 18.48 MLN
Funding
FMO NV
Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C)
B