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Kenny Fihla

Standard Bank’s Sim Tshabalala, Absa Group’s Kenny Fihla, MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita, SanlamAllianz’s Heinie Werth, Nedbank Group’s Jason Quinn, and Old Mutual’s Jurie Strydom represent more than individual corporate leaders. Collectively, they sit at the helm of institutions controlling hundreds of billions of dollars in assets, deposits, premiums, and market capitalisation across Africa. Their strategic decisions influence capital flows, credit creation, insurance penetration, and digital finance ecosystems across multiple markets. As they pivot attention toward East Africa, they are not merely expanding footprints; they are reshaping regional banking, telecom, insurance, and investment architecture for the next phase of continental growth.
Standard Bank’s Sim Tshabalala, Absa Group’s Kenny Fihla, MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita, SanlamAllianz’s Heinie Werth, Nedbank Group’s Jason Quinn, and Old Mutual’s Jurie Strydom represent more than individual corporate leaders. Collectively, they sit at the helm of institutions controlling hundreds of billions of dollars in assets, deposits, premiums, and market capitalisation across Africa. Their strategic decisions influence capital flows, credit creation, insurance penetration, and digital finance ecosystems across multiple markets. As they pivot attention toward East Africa, they are not merely expanding footprints; they are reshaping regional banking, telecom, insurance, and investment architecture for the next phase of continental growth.

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Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla speaks during an exclusive interview with CEO East Africa Magazine in Kampala, where he outlined his strategic priorities for the Group, emphasized customer experience as a differentiator, and reaffirmed Absa’s long-term commitment to unlocking Africa’s growth.

EXCLUSIVE Q&A | Kenny Fihla: Steering Absa Group Into Its Next Growth Chapter

Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak with you. I’ve been following some of the remarks you’ve made since your appointment in June, and one recurring theme that stands out
July 28, 2025
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