Dr. Joshua Oigara Appointed Standard Bank Regional CEO; NCBA Launches China Business Trip - August 2025

Standard Bank Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa, effective September 1, 2025. He will also retain his current role as Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Kenya, subject to regulatory approval. Separately, NCBA Bank is organizing a 12-day business trip to China in October 2025 for over 100 Kenyan business owners. This program aims to facilitate hands-on market immersion, supply-chain mapping, and deal discovery. The initiative is seen as an extension of the bank's customer support beyond simple financing for entrepreneurs.