Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has announced changes to its board and senior management, appointing Gladys Warirah as the new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director while confirming the resignation of long serving CFO Chemutai Murgor.
In a public announcement issued on February 25, 2026, the Board of Directors said Murgor will step down from her role as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director effective May 31, 2026, bringing to a close a distinguished career at the bank spanning more than 25 years.
The Board noted that Murgor has had an extensive career at Standard Chartered, complemented by significant board experience in both the private and public sectors, including international non governmental organizations.
In addition to her responsibilities as CFO for the Kenyan subsidiary, she also assumed expanded duties as CFO for Standard Chartered in East Africa and subsequently across Africa.
Under her leadership, the bank achieved notable efficiencies in balance sheet management and sustained growth.
She was credited with building a future ready finance function that leveraged technology to enhance financial reporting and strengthen governance structures.
She was also instrumental in leading transformational initiatives that enabled the bank to deliver on its strategic objectives.
“The Board extends its sincere gratitude to Chemutai for her exemplary service and leadership and wishes her every success in her future endeavours,” the statement read.
Taking over the role is Gladys Warirah, whose appointment as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director is subject to regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority.
The bank said her appointment will take effect once the necessary approvals are received.
Warirah joined Standard Chartered Bank Kenya in 2013 as Financial Controller before moving to Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia in 2023, where she currently serves as Country Treasurer.
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With more than 20 years of leadership experience in Treasury, Finance, Controllership and Governance, Warirah brings significant expertise to the role.
The Board said her experience positions her well to steer the finance function as the bank continues to execute its growth strategy.
Warirah is also a former member of the Standard Chartered Kenya Staff Retirement Benefit Scheme Board of Trustees and the National Research Fund Board of Trustees and is a former Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association Finance and Audit Committee.
Professionally, she is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
“The Board congratulates Gladys on her appointment and is confident that she will successfully build on the strong foundations already in place, further strengthening the finance function and supporting the Bank’s strategic ambitions,” the announcement stated.
The public announcement was issued by order of the Board and signed off by Judy Nyaga, Company Secretary, on February 25, 2026.
The changes come at a time when Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited, a listed company regulated by both the Capital Markets Authority and the Central Bank of Kenya, continues to operate in a dynamic and closely supervised financial environment.
By appointing Warirah and recognizing Murgor’s contributions, the bank signaled continuity in leadership while reinforcing its commitment to strong financial stewardship and strategic execution.
