Stanbic taps Safaricom’s top strategy executive as CEO

Author: businessdailyafrica.comPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

Stanbic taps Safaricom’s top strategy executive as CEO

Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga, a Safaricom executive, as its new CEO. Mutiga will assume office on August 1, subject to regulatory approvals. He previously led business development and strategy at Safaricom after 15 years at Citibank. Abraham Ongenge has been serving as acting CEO since March.

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