CIB Kenya has announced the nomination of Mr. Tirus Mwithiga as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment set to take effect in February 2026, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals.
Mr. Mwithiga brings more than 35 years of extensive banking experience, marked by strong leadership across corporate and retail banking, strategy execution, business transformation, and people development. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held senior leadership roles in major Kenyan banks, worked with regional financial institutions across East Africa, and gained valuable international exposure in Singapore, equipping him with a broad and diversified perspective on global banking practices.
The nomination comes at a pivotal moment for CIB Kenya, as the bank enters a critical phase focused on strategic execution and sustainable growth. The appointment underscores CIB Kenya’s continued commitment to strengthening its leadership capacity in order to enhance operational excellence, expand market presence, and deliver long-term value to customers and stakeholders.
CIB Kenya and the wider CIB Group expressed confidence that Mr. Mwithiga’s depth of experience and proven leadership will play a key role in advancing the bank’s strategic objectives in the coming years. The Group extended a warm welcome to Mr. Mwithiga and expressed optimism about the next phase of growth and transformation under his leadership.
