Paul Arithi 
- I&M Bank Recognoised as a Top Employer for 2026 in Kenya;
I&M Bank Kenya has been certified as a Top Employer in Kenya for 2026 by Top Employers Institute.The Certification demonstrates I&M Bank’s ability to create a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and a clear focus on practices that drive business performance, employee engagement and growth.
Active in 125 countries/regions, Top Employers Institute(TEI) is the global authority in HR certification, benchmarking and advisory.
Its Programme certifies organisations based on the results of its HR Best Practices Survey which covers six domains including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing.
Commenting on the recognition, I&M Bank Regional CEO and Interim CEO, I&M Bank Kenya, Kihara Maina, noted that the achievement places I&M Bank Kenya among a prestigious group of organisations globally recognised for excellence in supporting employee growth and development.
“The Top Employer certification affirms our belief that our people are the strongest drivers of our success and that our iMara strategy is anchored on the belief that to truly be ‘On Your Side’ for our customers, we must first be on the side of our employees.
We recognise the critical role our colleagues play in delivering consistently exceptional banking experiences, and we remain committed to fostering a work environment that empowers them to thrive, innovate and serve our customers with excellence,” said Kihara.
Top Employers Institute CEO Adrian Seligman commented: “Achieving a Country Top Employer Certification for 2026 reflects I&M Bank’s dedication to building an outstanding workplace that enables sustained business performance.
Their strong alignment between people strategy and organisational goals, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement, demonstrates the impact of their transformative practices. We are proud to recognise I&M Banks for their meaningful contribution to a better world of work in Kenya.”
The Country Certification gives organisations access to globally benchmarked insights, data-driven recommendations, expert validation, and proven best practices to strengthen their people strategy.
Certified companies benefit from enhanced employer branding, clearer strategic focus, improved decision making, and a stronger ability to demonstrate impact to leaders, boards and talent markets.
They also gain opportunities to connect with a global community of certified Top Employers.
