Absa Bank Kenya appoints Marion Gathoga-Mwangi as non-executive director
Business
By
David Njaaga
| Oct 07, 2024
The Board of Directors of Absa Bank Kenya PLC have appointed Standard Group CEO Marion Gathoga-Mwangi as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective October 2, 2024.
Gathoga-Mwangi is a distinguished business leader with over 25 years of experience across various sectors in the Kenyan market.
Her previous roles include Managing Director at BOC Kenya PLC and various executive positions at African Oxygen (Pty) Limited.
She has also served as a Non-Executive Director at British American Tobacco Kenya PLC and BOC Kenya PLC.
"The Board of Absa Kenya warmly welcomes Marion and looks forward to benefiting from her knowledge and experience as we continue to lead the business in pursuit of our purpose of empowering Africa's tomorrow together," said Charles Muchene, Chairman of Absa Bank Kenya PLC.
READ MORE
Why Kenya feels like 1895 all over again
Government push for disability inclusion
Groups raise concerns over Tobacco Bill
Why Ruto, Ouattara meeting is important for Kenya and Ivory Coast
Ruto hosts African leaders at State House ahead of summit
Bill for two decades of failure by football officials is now due
Amsons Group pledges Sh4.5b for hospitals
Governor Waiguru banks on street lights to power Kirinyaga's 24hr economy
Governor Nassir launches construction of Kongowea Level 4 Hospital
Gathoga-Mwangi holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration from United States International University-Africa and a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching.
She also contributes as Adjunct Faculty at Strathmore Business School, where she leads the Women in Leadership programme.
Court declines to lift orders blocking Safaricom sale as Vodafone loses bid to exit case
President William Ruto’s administration has suffered a major blow after the High Court declined to lift orders barring it from selling a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom valued at over Sh205 billion.Kenya blockchain industry urges faster stablecoin adoption amid new digital asset rules
Kenya’s fintech and blockchain industry is stepping up calls for faster adoption of stablecoins as a solution to Africa’s costly and slow cross-border payment systems.Activist files petition to block fuel price hike, seeks conservatory orders
A consumer rights activist has moved to the High Court seeking to suspend fuel prices announced for May and June, argues increases unconstitutional, economically harmful.Government launches construction of 114 solar mini grids in 14 counties
Villagers from 14 underserved counties have reason to smile following the launch of the construction of 114 solar mini-grids in the region.Kenya's cybersecurity skills gap persists despite training efforts
A growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals with practical skills continues to hit the country despite more than 1,000 young people graduating under the Cyber Shujaa Programme.MOST READ
Court declines to lift orders blocking Safaricom sale as Vodafone loses bid to exit case
BUSINESS
- Kenya blockchain industry urges faster stablecoin adoption amid new digital asset rules
ENTERPRISE
By Juliet Omelo
- Activist files petition to block fuel price hike, seeks conservatory orders
BUSINESS
By David Njaaga
- Government launches construction of 114 solar mini grids in 14 counties
BUSINESS
By Ali Abdi