Paul Russo Archives – CEO East Africa

Nigeria’s Access Bank fully acquires KCB Group’s National Bank of Kenya for KShs 14.2 billion

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial Services The Big StoryOctober 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Access Bank Plc has completed the acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from KCB Group for USD 109.6 million (KShs 14.2 billion), closing a deal first announced in March…

Paul Russo Elected Chairperson of Kenya Bankers Association, Succeeding John Gachora

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial Services C-Suite LeadershipJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025

In a notable leadership shift within Kenya’s financial services sector, KCB Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Russo has been elected Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body…

Access Bank Plc set to acquire National Bank of Kenya from KCB Group Plc

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News East Africa Global News The Big StoryMarch 20, 2024March 20, 2024

In yet another solid step towards its 5-year growth and expansion strategy to become the “World’s Most Respected African Bank”, Access Bank Plc has announced that it has signed a…

15 years and UGX1 trillion assets older, KCB Uganda marks anniversary in $tyle

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & Markets The Big StoryOctober 16, 2022October 16, 2022

KCB Bank on 14th October, marked its 15th anniversary since it set foot in Uganda in 2007, with a firm promise to close the year with at least a UGX1…

KCB Group appoints HR specialist Paul Russo new CEO

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany News News & AnalysisMay 24, 2022May 24, 2022

Kenyan banking giant KCB Group, has appointed Paul Russo as its new chief executive officer. Russo will succeed Joshua Oigara, who has served as the bank’s topmost leader since 2013….