East Africa Banking Archives

A photo collage of NCBA Group CEO John Gachora and Nedbank Group CEO Jason Quinn.

South Africa’s Nedbank to Acquire 66% Stake in Kenya’s NCBA Bank for $856 million

South Africa’s Nedbank Group has unveiled plans to acquire approximately 66% of the issued ordinary share capital of Kenya’s NCBA Group. The move is set to hand the Johannesburg-listed lender effective control

January 21, 2026

Banking & Financial Services·East Africa·The Big Story

Anne Juuko, the outgoing Regional Head, East Africa for Global Markets at Standard Bank Group and former CEO of Stanbic Bank Uganda, photographed during her leadership tenure—her departure marking a major senior-level exit after 13 years with the Group. — Anne Juuko, who served as Regional Head, East Africa for Global Markets at Standard Bank Group, pictured during her earlier tenure as CEO of Stanbic Bank Uganda. Given her seniority and track record, industry observers note that she is likely to remain a significant figure within the financial services sector.

EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS: Anne Juuko Resigns From Standard Bank Group

Anne Juuko, previously the Regional Head, East Africa for Global Markets at Standard Bank Group, has resigned her role effective 30th November 2025, CEO East Africa Magazine can exclusively reveal. Her departure

December 3, 2025

The Big Story·Women In Leadership

Joshua Oigara, Ex-Stanbic Kenya CEO and recent Stanbic East Africa regional chief.

Joshua Oigara Shares Masterclass on CEO–Board Alignment

Former Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO and recently the Regional Chief Executive for Stanbic, East Africa, Joshua Oigara has shared a concise but powerful set of principles on building alignment between CEOs and

September 8, 2025

The Big Story

Joshua Nyamweya Oigara, newly appointed Regional Chief Executive of Standard Bank East Africa, leading a USD 9 billion portfolio across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, and South Sudan, supported by a seasoned leadership team including Patrick Mweheire, Mumba Kalifungwa, and Manzi Rwegasira. — (Left to right) Joshua Nyamweya Oigara, the newly appointed Regional Chief Executive for Standard Bank East Africa, alongside Patrick Mweheire, Chief Executive of Stanbic Holdings Kenya; Mumba Kalifungwa, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Uganda; and Manzi Rwegasira, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Tanzania. Together, they represent a seasoned leadership team — a key people advantage Oigara inherits as he seeks to accelerate growth, navigate market challenges, and leverage Standard Bank’s USD 9 billion East Africa portfolio into a faster, more agile regional powerhouse.

Can Joshua Oigara Leverage Standard Bank East Africa’s Strengths to Outpace Rivals?

Effective today, September 1st, Joshua Nyamweya Oigara takes over the helm of Standard Bank’s East Africa operations, becoming Regional Chief Executive for a cluster that includes Stanbic Bank Kenya, Stanbic Bank Uganda,

September 1, 2025

The Big Story

Zemedeneh Negatu, Chairman of the Washington, DC-based capital investment fund, Fairfax Africa Fund, LLC (Left) hands over an award for Best Regional Bank - East Africa to Equity Bank Kenya Head of Women and Youth Banking, Dr. Silpah Owich (Right) at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Equity Bank was named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards, highlighting the Bank’s significant role in deepening financial inclusion, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable economic development across East Africa.

Equity Bank crowned Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the African Banker Awards 2025

Equity Bank has been named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This prestigious award highlights the Bank’s significant role in deepening

July 16, 2025

Company News·News & Analysis