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Raimond Molenje

Chief Executive Officer
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Kennedy Mutisya

Chief Finance Officer
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Christine Onyango

Director of Communication and Public Affairs
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Dr. Samuel Tiriongo

Director of Research and Policy
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Cynthia Muchiri

Head of Legal, HR & Advocacy
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Fidelis Muia

Director of Technical Services
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Bernice Onyango

Manager - KBA Institute

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  • The Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) representing all banks in Kenya.

    He is committed to influencing laws, regulations and policies in the financial sector to enhance access to credit by individuals, households and businesses for economic prosperity.

  • Experience

    Over 20 years of experience in legal practice, human resource management, and advocacy. Transforming banking industry through engagements with all arms of governments, regulators, private sector, public, development agencies and other stakeholders.

  • Held senior leadership roles in leading organizations, including De La Rue, Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), Equity Bank, and Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC); having commenced his career in private legal practice.

  • Represents the industry on Boards and Committees including Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Board (AMLAB), Auctioneers Licensing Board and Mediation Accreditation Committee.

  • Passionate about driving sustainable business growth, empowering individuals and businesses through access to affordable credit to realize Kenya’s socio-economic development.

  • Kennedy Mutisya

    Mr. Mutisya was appointed Chief Finance Officer in December 2012. With 20 years of experience in the finance industry, he has worked in various roles in East Africa, including project finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis. He has worked in multiple sectors, such as banking, telecommunications, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and insurance. His recent position was the Finance Manager at the Monarch Group of companies. Mr Mutisya earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Studies from Kenyatta University and is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

  • Christine Onyango

    Ms. Onyango joined the Association in February 2022 after serving as the Head of Marketing at I&M Bank for ten years. She has 19 years of experience in the banking industry, having worked for a Fortune 500 company, one of the largest banks in the US (Bank of America), Credit Bank Limited, and Gulf African Bank. Christine is a well-known marketing, corporate communication, and business strategy leader. She has a proven history of delivering results through effective marketing campaigns and brand and relationship management. Ms. Onyango holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Amberton University in Dallas, TX, and an Associate degree in Business Administration and Management from Collin County Community College in Plano, TX.

  • Dr. Samuel Tiriongo

    Dr Samuel Tiriongo (PhD) joined the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) team in December 2020. Before joining KBA, he worked as an economist with the Central Bank of Kenya for 13 years. During his tenure, he served as a member of the Secretariat of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for 11 years. His role was to provide research and analysis to the committee to aid in their decision-making process for monetary policy. Dr. Tiriongo has also conducted various research assignments that have helped shape industry discourse and policymaking. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed research outlets, focusing on market microstructure, economic responses to crises, monetary policy communication, and credit market analyses, among other areas.

  • Dr. Tiriongo has a PhD in Economics from the University of Dar es Salaam-Tanzania. He was conferred this degree under the Collaborative PhD Programme in Economics for Sub-Saharan Africa of the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC). He has been a research fellow of the AERC since 2016 and was awarded in 2017 to participate in the AERC/IMF Visiting Scholars Programme. Dr. Tiriongo has also received professional training from leading organisations, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), The World Bank, and the Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI).

  • Cynthia Muchiri

    Cynthia is the Head of Legal, Human Resources & Advocacy at Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), where she leads the Association’s legal advisory, people strategy, and policy advocacy agenda. With a strong track record in policy influence and industry coordination, she is part of the next generation of leaders shaping the future of Kenya’s banking sector align with the evolving needs of the industry. Her background spans law, human capital management, and business strategy, supported by a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, and an MBA. This blend of expertise enables her to connect complex regulatory and policy issues with practical, forward-looking strategies that strengthen institutions and the wider financial ecosystem.

  • Cynthia is a member of both the Law Society of Kenya and the Institute of Human Resource Management. At KBA, she leads key legal, HR, and advocacy initiatives—deepening stakeholder engagement, shaping industry reforms, and supporting a resilient, competitive, and future-ready banking sector.

  • Fidelis Muia

    Mr. Muia is the Director of Technical Services and is responsible for coordinating industry initiatives to enhance technology and operations in the banking sector. He has played a vital role in implementing projects that modernised the Automated Clearing House (Cheque Truncation) and the National Payments System. With over 20 years of experience working in the insurance and banking industries, Mr. Muia has a broad knowledge of systems development and implementation.

Requests for interviews and information from KBA should be directed to:

Ms. Christine Onyango

Director of Communications and Public Affairs,
Kenya Bankers Association
  • +254-20-2221704/2224014
  • conyango@kba.co.ke