This archive report was first published on 24 June 2021.
On June 24, 2021, the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) announced the election of new leaders to its Governing Council. NCBA Bank Managing Director and CEO John Gachora was elected as the incoming Chairperson, while Family Bank Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Mbithi took on the role of Vice Chairperson for the period 2021 to 2022.
Mr. Gachora succeeds Joshua Oigara, who chaired the KBA Governing Council for the past three years. Dr. Habil Olaka, KBA's Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the new leadership and thanked Mr. Oigara for his service.
Dr. Olaka also extended a warm welcome to Caritas Microfinance Bank, which joined the Association in 2020. He expressed confidence that the new bank would contribute to the industry's long-term vision of advancing Kenya's sustainable economic development.
“We are confident the bank will contribute to our long-term vision of reinforcing the industry’s role in advancing Kenya’s sustainable economic development,” Dr. Olaka said.