Since its establishment in 1963, Development Bank of Kenya Ltd (DBK) has played a pivotal role in reshaping the financial services landscape in Kenya. Initially founded as a non-banking financial institution, DBK’s primary mission was to promote and develop commercially viable projects within the country. The bank commenced its financing operations in 1964, focusing on investment across a broad range of sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, construction, communication, and tourism. As a Development Financial Institution (DFI) for three decades, DBK’s investment strategy emphasized commercial viability and developmental value, prioritizing local entrepreneurship, economic stimulation, foreign exchange generation, the use of local raw materials, job creation, and the efficient application of both local and foreign expertise.
Throughout its history, DBK has consistently pushed the boundaries of financial services, advising clients on strategic projects, pioneering the expansion of the local economy, and creating new opportunities for both individual and institutional investors.
Core Values
In line with its vision and mission, Development Bank of Kenya Ltd upholds the following core values:
- Customer Centric: “The customer is at the core of our service delivery.”
- Diversity: “We shall create a work environment that promotes equality, an inclusive and flexible culture.”
- Teamwork: “We shall foster collaborative efforts to achieve common goals in the most effective and efficient ways.”
- Integrity: “We purpose to uphold strong ethical and moral principles.”
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- 16th Floor, Finance House
- Loita Street
- P.O.Box 30483-00100
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Email: [email protected]
- Working Hours: 9.00 am to 3.00pm
Corresponding Banks
Development Bank of Kenya Ltd collaborates with several international banks to facilitate its global banking operations. Below is a list of its corresponding banks:
- Standard Chartered Bank
One Madison Avenue
New York, 10010-3603
USA - Nedbank
P.O. Box 1144
Johannesburg 2000, GTG
South Africa - Standard Chartered Bank
Citicorp Ctr
1 Basinghall Avenue
London EC2V 5DD
Tel: +44(020)7885 8888 - Standard Chartered Bank
90 Matatma Gandhi Road
Bandra-Kurla Complex
Mumbai, India 400 001
Tel: +91 22 226 70162 - BHF Bank
Bockenheimer Landstrasse 10
D-60323
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Tel: +49 69 7180
Fax: +49 69 7182296
TLX: 411 026 bhf d
SWIFT/BIC: BHFBDEFF - Bank of Communications China
188 Yin Cheng Zhong Road
Shanghai 200120
China
Tel: +86 21 58408478
