Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) acquired 75% of EABS Bank on the 16th of June 2008, and the bank consequently changed its name to Ecobank Kenya Limited. ETI subsequently increased its shareholding in the bank which is currently at 100% as at 31st December, 2016. Ecobank Kenya (EKE) had an asset base of Kes 47.12billion as at 31st December 2016. As at 31 December 2014, the bank was ranked 20TH out of 43 commercial banks in Kenya in terms of asset size. The bank currently has 19 branches and over 30 ATMs located in different parts of the country. Ecobank has laid a great emphasis on digital banking as a means of achieving greater financial inclusion across Africa and also to deliver services in a more efficient and cost effective manner. In 2017, Ecobank Group was named the "Best Digital Bank in Africa 2017” at the Euromoney Awards. This attests to its focus on digital platforms as a key driver of its business.