Doğu Afrika Finans Piyasalarındaki Ticari Bankaların Finansal İstikrar Analizi: Kenya ve Etiyopya Örnekleri


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Öcal H., Yılmaz T.

Journal of emerging economies and policy (Online), cilt.11, sa.1, ss.23-39, 2026 (TRDizin)

Özet

This study evaluates the financial stability of banks in Kenya and Ethiopia using the CAMEL framework: Capital Adequacy (CA), Asset Quality (AQ), Management Efficiency (ME), Earnings Quality (EQ), and Liquidity (LIQ). Financial data from twelve commercial banks between December 31, 2018, and December 31, 2022, were collected from bank websites Both Kenyan and Ethiopian banks maintain capital adequacy ratios above Basel II regulatory requirements, with Kenyan banks holding more capital for risk-weighted assets. Diamond Trust Bank (Kenya) has the highest capital adequacy ratio. Kenyan banks allocate higher loan loss provisions for non-performing loans, with Abyssinia Bank (Ethiopia) having the highest provision and Co-operative Bank the lowest. Ethiopian banks improved loan-related asset quality, while Kenyan banks saw declines post-pandemic. Kenyan banks showed higher efficiency, with KCB Bank leading in interest income to expense ratio. The findings highlight key strengths and weaknesses, offering insights for investors and policymakers