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.

Centum Investment Company has announced a leadership change after Chief Executive Officer Dr James Mworia resigned to head the newly established Kenya National Infrastructure Fund, effective 7 September 2026. According to the Centum Board, Thomas Omondi-Achola, the Group's current Chief, will serve as acting CEO. Omondi-Achola is described as a seasoned mathematician and manager. The appointment is in an acting capacity while the firm manages the transition following Mworia's departure to the new state-backed infrastructure fund.

Financial services group Old Mutual has announced the appointment of Ranen Thakurdin as group chief financial officer-designate, according to Moneyweb. The company said the move is intended to ensure a seamless leadership transition, with Thakurdin formally assuming the CFO role on 1 April 2027. No further details about the outgoing CFO or Thakurdin's background were provided in the report.

Jubilee Health Insurance is launching the Lipa Pole Pole insurance model across the country, initially starting in Nairobi. This instalment-based premium payment model aims to enhance accessibility to health insurance for more individuals, as part of a broader initiative by the company.

Centum Investment Company has appointed Thomas Omondi as interim chief executive officer following the departure of James Mworia, according to Capital FM Business. Omondi currently serves as the Nairobi-listed investment firm's Partner for Portfolio Operations and Group Chief Operating Officer, a role he has held since 2018. The leadership transition marks a significant change at one of East Africa's largest listed investment companies, with Omondi stepping in on a temporary basis while the firm determines its longer-term executive direction.

Old Mutual has reported growth across its business operations despite recording lower earnings, according to Moneyweb. Chief executive Jurie Strydom discussed the performance of OM Bank, the group's operational earnings, and the appointment of a CEO-designate. The financial services group's results reflect continued expansion in key areas of its operations even as headline earnings declined, with leadership succession planning also highlighted as part of the company's outlook.