Best Savings Accounts in Kenya 2026

Compare savings account interest rates, fees, and features from Kenya's top banks. Most bank savings accounts pay 3-5.5% — but money market funds pay 8-11%.

Consider money market funds instead.Bank savings accounts pay 3-5.5%, while MMFs pay 8-11% with similar liquidity. For KES 100,000, that's the difference between KES 5,500 and KES 9,000 in annual interest. Compare MMFs →

Bank / ProductInterest RateMin Balance

M-Shwari (NCBA/Safaricom)

M-Shwari Lock Savings

6.3%KES 0

Family Bank

Family Bank Savings

5.5%KES 0

KCB Bank

KCB Goal Savings

5%KES 0

NCBA Bank

NCBA Now Account

5%KES 0

Absa Kenya

Absa Savings Account

4.5%KES 1,000

I&M Bank

I&M Savings Account

4.5%KES 2,000

Equity Bank

Equity Savings Account

4%KES 0

Stanbic Bank

Stanbic PureSave

4%KES 1,000

Co-operative Bank

MCo-op Cash Savings

3.5%KES 0

Standard Chartered

SC Savings Account

3%KES 5,000

Bank Savings vs Money Market Funds

Bank SavingsMoney Market Funds
Interest rate3-5.5% p.a.8-11% p.a.
KES 100K earns/yearKES 3,000-5,500KES 8,000-11,000
Withdrawal speedInstant1-2 business days
MinimumKES 0-5,000KES 100-5,000
RiskDeposit-protectedVery low (not zero)
Tax15% WHT15% WHT