Joshua Oigara is a prominent Kenyan executive currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Stanbic Bank Kenya and South Sudan, positions he assumed in December 2022 and January 2023, respectively. Before joining Stanbic, Oigara was the CEO and Managing Director of KCB Group, one of East Africa’s largest lenders, where he served for nearly a decade.
Oigara is known for his impactful leadership in the banking sector, emphasizing growth, digital innovation, and regional expansion. Under his guidance, Stanbic Bank has increased its focus on digital transformation and sustainable finance, including investments in renewable energy projects and initiatives supporting small and medium enterprises.
Educationally, Oigara holds an MBA in International Business Management from Edith Cowan University, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Nairobi, and has completed advanced management training at INSEAD. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and an active member of professional organizations like the Kenya Institute of Bankers.
He is one of Kenya’s highest-paid CEOs, with an annual compensation package exceeding Ksh 299 million, including base salary, bonuses, and deferred compensation.