Nairobi, Feb. 12 -- Stanbic Bank regional chief executive for East Africa Joshua Oigara has been elevated to head the lender'sparent firm Stanbic Holdings Plc,returning him to the helm of a listed banking group nearly four years after ending a nine-year tenure at KCB Group.

The appointment takes effect on March 1, 2026. Mr Oigara will head theholding company overseeing Stanbic's banking, investment and insurance businesses in Kenya and South Sudan.

He replaces Patrick Mweheire, who retires on February 28, 2026, after six years in the role.

"Theboard is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Oigara as chief executive and director of Stanbic Holdings Plc, effective March 1, 2026. This appointment is subject to requisite regulatory...