Joshua Oigara to Lead Standard Bank’s East Africa Region, Retains Stanbic Kenya CEO Role
Standard Bank appoints Joshua Oigara East Africa RCE, effective September 1, 2025, as Patrick Mweheire concludes five-year tenure...
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Dr. Joshua Oigara has been appointed Regional Chief Executive for Standard Bank Group's East Africa region, effective September 1, 2025. He will also retain his current role as Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Kenya, subject to regulatory approval.
- Oigara brings extensive experience, having previously led KCB in East Africa and served two terms as Chair of the Kenya Bankers Association Governing Council.
- The appointment signals continuity for Stanbic's Kenyan operations while providing Oigara a broader regional mandate.
- Patrick Mweheire, the outgoing Regional Chief Executive for East Africa, will conclude his tenure on August 31, 2025, but will remain a Senior Executive within Standard Bank Group and Chief Executive of Stanbic Kenya Holdings.
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