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Mrs. Rebecca M. Mbithi (Right) is the new Managing Director, succeeding Mrs. Josephine Anan-Ankomah (Left), who fully transitions to a regional role within Ecobank Group.

Ecobank Kenya Names Rebecca M. Mbithi New Managing Director as Anan-Ankomah Retains Regional Role

Ecobank Kenya has named Mrs. Rebecca M. Mbithi as its new Managing Director, succeeding Mrs. Josephine Anan-Ankomah, who has fully transitioned to a regional leadership role within Ecobank Group. Mbithi’s appointment takes

February 11, 2026

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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