Standard Bank appoints Dr. Oigara as East Africa Regional Chief Executive

Standard Bank Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa.

The appointment takes effect on 1 September 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

In its statement, the bank stated: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua Oigara as Regional Chief Executive, East Africa, effective 1st September 2025. This appointment is subject to regulatory approval.”

Oigara will continue to serve as Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Kenya, a position he has held since December 2022, while taking on the additional regional responsibilities.

Having previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer for KCB a regional bank in East Africa, his in-depth knowledge of the East Africa market positions him well to lead the Bank’s ambitions across the region.

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Patrick Mweheire, who is currently the Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa and the Chief Executive Officer for Stanbic Kenya Holdings, will be concluding his 5-year tenure as RCE on August 31, 2025.

Patrick will continue to hold his role of the Chief Executive Officer for Stanbic Kenya Holdings.

The Bank extended immense gratitude to Patrick for his exemplary leadership, he has been  instrumental in organically growing the bank ‘s  into being the second most profitable regional bank, while actively driving collaboration amongst the teams and providing executive sponsorship of its multi-national and regional clients.

By Obegi Malack

obegimalack@gmail.com

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