[1] TNB was established as a non-bank financial institution (NBFI) in 1984, under the name Transnational Finance Company (TNFC).

TNFC provided loans, including lease-purchase arrangements to depositors and non-depositors.

The bank has one subsidiary; TNB Forex Bureau, located at Moi International Airport in Mombasa.

The bank is also affiliated with Western Union, the American International money-transfer service.

[5] The shares of stock of Transnational Bank are privately held by Kenyan institutions and individuals.