Abdi Mohamed Assumes office at I&M Bank Kenya as CEO

Abdi Mohamed officially joins I&M Bank Kenya as the New Chief Executive Officer

I&M Bank Kenya has announced the appointment of Mr. Abdi Mohamed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, 5 October 2026 Following regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Kenya(CBK),

May be an image of one or more people, newsroom, dais and text Mr. Mohamed, who joins I&M Bank at an important stage in the Bank’s growth journey, brings extensive experience in banking, financial services and leadership. In the new role, he will provide strategic leadership to the Kenya business, with a focus on strengthening customer relationships, driving sustainable growth and supporting the Bank’s continued transformation.

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Commenting on the appointment,Sarit Raja Shah,Group Executive Director, I&M Group, said, “The Board is pleased to welcome Abdi to I&M Group and is confident that his extensive banking experience, strong leadership credentials and deep understanding of the Kenyan and regional financial services landscape will be instrumental in leading the Bank through its next phase of growth.”

May be an image of newsroom and text The appointment comes as I&M Bank continues to strengthen its position within the Kenyan financial services sector and contribute to the wider growth ambitions of I&M Group across the region.

May be an image of dais and text Speaking following his arrival,Abdi Mohamed,CEO, I&M Bank Kenya, said, “I am deeply honored to join I&M Bank Kenya and to be part of an institution with such a strong heritage, talented people and deep customer relationships. I look forward to working closely with the team,our customers and our partners as we build on the Bank’s achievements and pursue the opportunities ahead.

May be an image of dais and text This is a journey we will undertake together, with a continued focus on creating meaningful value for our customers,colleagues and stakeholders.”

May be an image of lighting, crowd, dais and text Mr. Mohamed joins I&M Bank from Absa Bank Kenya,where he served as Country CEO and Managing Director, leading the growth and transformation of the organisation.

May be an image of suit, wedding cake, dais and text He is a distinguished business leader with more than three decades of experience in banking,financial services and corporate leadership.