Women and girls also remain central to the Foundation’s development agenda. Across many communities, women continue to face barriers in accessing finance, quality employment and business opportunities.
“Our founders would indeed be proud. Forty years of resilience. Forty years of innovation. Forty years of growth,” said Ms. Josephine Anan-Ankomah, Ecobank Regional Executive, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa (CESA) during the Ecobank at 40 celebrations in Nairobi in October 2025. “Ecobank’s transformation is proof that the dream of our founders not only endured, it thrived.” she added.
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.
At the core of I&M Bank’s customer-centric model is its robust investment in digital banking. The I&M On The Go (OTG) platform offers tailored online banking for both individual and business customers.
When M-PESA first launched, who could have predicted that it would become a cornerstone of Kenya’s economy, moving nearly 59 percent of the country’s GDP? That’s over 20 billion transactions processed in 2023 alone, a mind-boggling number that dwarfs even international giants like PayPal.
As the first bank to offer numerous groundbreaking services, it has solidified its reputation not just as a leader in the financial sector but as an institution that truly understands its customers.
Beyond transforming financial access and inclusivity, M-PESA is positioning itself as a leader in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts, demonstrating that its business model is not only financially sustainable but also socially responsible.
As Founder and CEO of Craft Silicon, Kamal has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership by harnessing technology to solve Africa’s financial challenges. His journey began with the creation of banking software tailored for microfinance institutions and mobile money platforms that bridge the gap for the unbanked.
Pollock’s career trajectory has been far from linear. As he acknowledges, “Where you start is not necessarily where you are going to end up.” His willingness to embrace new opportunities and absorb lessons along the way has been key to his success.
A man of many facets, donning various stylish hats, Shaka also serves as Chair of the Competition Authority of Kenya, an appointment bestowed upon him by the President of Kenya, H.E William Samoei Ruto in 2023.
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