KBA Governing Council

The Kenya Bankers Association ‘s general body elects a Governing Council of at least 16 CEOs. These council members represent the association’s members and oversee the KBA Secretariat’s operations, programs, and budget. Paul Russo, KCB Group CEO, is currently serving as the Chairman of KBA.

KBA Governing Council for the 2025/2026 period:

The KBA Governing Council is nominated to represent three categories – Large, Medium-sized, and Small-sized banks, as defined by the KBA articles of association. The incoming Council members are as follows:

1. KCB Bank – Group Chief Executive Officer, Paul Russo Chairman)
2. Credit Bank – Chief Executive Officer, Betty Korir (Vice Chair)
3. Absa Bank – Managing Director, Abdi Mohamed
4. Caritas Microfinance Bank – Chief Executive Officer, David Mukaru
5. Citibank – East Africa Chief Executive Officer, Martin Mugambi
6. Co-operative Bank of Kenya – Group Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Gideon Muriuki
7. DIB Bank Kenya – Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Mary Kanuku
8. Diamond Trust Bank – Group CEO, Nasim Devji
9. Ecobank Kenya – Managing Director, Josephine Anan-Ankomah
10. Equity Bank Kenya – Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda
11. Middle East Bank – Managing Director, Isaac Mwige
12. NCBA Bank – Group Managing Director, John Gachora
13. SBM Bank – Chief Executive Officer, Bhartesh Shah
14. Stanbic Bank – Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Joshua Oigara
15. Standard Chartered Bank – Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kariuki Ngari
16. UBA Bank Kenya – Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mary Mulili
17. Victoria Commercial Bank – Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Yogesh K. Pattni