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The Top 20 C-Suite Leaders Shaping the Future of Business in 2027

“Working for UBA has expanded the way I see both Africa and the role of communications,” Catherine says. “You quickly realise that there is no single African audience. Every market has its own nuances, but there are also powerful aspirations that connect us. The discipline is in protecting what the brand stands for while finding the cultural and commercial relevance that makes it meaningful in each market.”

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The Top 20 C-Suite Leaders Shaping the Future of Business in 2027

“Working for UBA has expanded the way I see both Africa and the role of communications,” Catherine says. “You quickly realise that there is no single African audience. Every market has its own nuances, but there are also powerful aspirations that connect us. The discipline is in protecting what the brand stands for while finding the cultural and commercial relevance that makes it meaningful in each market.”

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Top 10 High Performing Public Listed Companies 2025

NCBA continues to emphasize on financial inclusion, serving over 60 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, with Ksh 502 billion in customer deposits. The bank declared a final dividend of Ksh 3.25 per share, bringing the total dividend for Financial Year (FY) 2024 to Ksh 5.50 per share.

Top 10 High Performing Public Listed Companies 2025

From retail customers managing day-to-day finances to multinational corporations executing complex cross-border transactions, Standard Chartered continues to innovate and lead, proving that after more than 100 years, it’s not just part of Kenya’s financial history but is actively shaping Kenya’s future.

Top 10 High Performing Public Listed Companies 2025

In 2024, the company made KES 1.3 billion in profit after tax up from KES 0.2 billion in 2023. This strong performance is attributed to a combination of strong performances in the asset management business, underwriting profits from insurance businesses and returns from investments. Old Mutual also managed to cut its finance costs in half – from KES 2.4 billion in 2023 to KES 1.2 billion in 2024.

Top 10 High Performing Public Listed Companies 2025

Britam is also the first insurer to launch operations in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), laying the groundwork for a pan-African innovation hub focused on financial services and startup investments. It’s also the first insurer to attain the Top Employer certification by the globally renowned Top Employers Institute (TEI).

Top 10 High Performing Public Listed Companies 2025

JHL reported strong financial results for the year ended 31 December 2024, in the middle of very challenging environment that included cut-throat competition in the market, regulatory challenges and harsh economic environment.

Top 10 High Performing Public Listed Companies 2025

While navigating a complex year with clarity and focus, the numbers tell a story of deliberate choices and disciplined execution. Absa Bank Kenya PLC closed the financial year with a KES 20.8 billion net profit, marking an impressive 27.5% year-on-year growth.

Top 10 High Performing Public Listed Companies 2025

Showing strong financial performance in 2024 for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, I&M Group reported an impressive profit before tax of KES 20.8 billion, an increase of 25% as compared to the previous year, driven by strong growth in the operating income.

Top 10 High Performing Public Listed Companies 2025

Safaricom PLC’s FY2025 performance can be attributed to strategic foresight and operational excellence of a strong C-Suite of top notch managerial and fintech executives team lead by the first Kenyan-born MD and CEO, Dr. Peter Ndegwa CBS.