Ex-Safaricom’s Michael Mutiga Named Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO
Stanbic Bank Kenya has named Safaricom's Michael Mutiga as its new CEO, effective 1 August, pending Central Bank approval...
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Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Abraham Ongenge who has been acting CEO.
- Mutiga, formerly Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer at Safaricom, will officially take over on August 1, 2026, pending regulatory approval.
- He brings extensive experience from a 15-year tenure at Citibank and previous roles at Barclays (now Absa).
- Mutiga's background in both banking and the telecommunications sector reflects the evolving landscape of financial services in Kenya, with Stanbic looking to leverage his expertise in digital finance and strategic partnerships.
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