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Best Fixed Deposit Rates

Lock in a guaranteed return. Compare FD rates across Kenyan banks for 3, 6, and 12 month terms.

By shrwed.co editorial teamUpdated May 2026

How much will your fixed deposit earn?

Enter your amount and term to see estimated returns.

KSh
Months
You depositKSh 500,000
At 10% for 12 monthsKSh 50,000
You receiveKSh 550,000

Estimated returns. Actual rates vary by bank and deposit amount. Larger deposits often get higher rates.

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We're collecting real-time FD rates from all Tier 1, 2, and 3 banks to build the most comprehensive fixed deposit comparison in Kenya.

📈 Typical FD rates: 7-12%

Kenyan banks offer 7-12% on fixed deposits depending on amount and term. Larger deposits and longer terms get higher rates.

🏦 Tier 1 banks: 7-10%

KCB, Equity, NCBA, Co-op, Absa, Stanbic offer 7-10% on 12-month FDs. Good for safety and liquidity.

🏢 Tier 2 & 3: 9-12%

Smaller banks often offer 1-3% more than Tier 1 to attract deposits. Still CBK-insured up to KSh 500K.

🏛️ SACCOs: 8-11%

SACCOs offer comparable or better rates with the added benefit of dividends. See our SACCO comparison.