Absa Bank Kenya PLC has appointed Catherine Adeya as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective June 25, 2026. The bank's Board of Directors announced that Dr. Adeya brings over 20 years of experience in governance, technology, and development, having worked in various sectors including academia and public institutions.

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has appointed Diana Mwaniki as its Acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 1, 2026, to ensure leadership continuity following recent executive changes. This appointment is subject to regulatory approval and follows the naming of former CFO Yusuf Omari as Interim Managing Director.

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Tom Mulwa as its new chairman, succeeding Kiprono Kittony, who has stepped down after six years. Mulwa, a financial services executive, will lead the exchange as it implements reforms aimed at attracting more companies, expanding retail investing, and enhancing capital formation in Kenya.

NAHCO has appointed Julius Omodayo-Owotuga, an Executive Director at FirstBank, and Wolemi Esan to its board, according to Nairametrics.

Abdi Mohamed, the long-serving Managing Director and CEO of Absa Bank Kenya, resigned on or around June 28, 2026, marking a significant change in the bank's leadership. His departure comes amid rising concerns about internal fraud within the organization, highlighting ongoing issues within the bank's boardroom dynamics, according to Kenya Insights.

Shell Plc has appointed Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria, effective 1 August 2026. She will succeed Marno de Jong, marking her as the first Nigerian and the first woman to hold this combined position in the company's 60-year history.