UBA Kenya announces George Otieno as new board chair
Otieno brings a wealth of experience from the financial services sector, having held leadership roles both locally and internationally.
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya Bank Limited has named George Odour Otieno as its new board chairman.
The announcement was made on May 28 after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.
Otieno brings a wealth of experience from the financial services sector, having held leadership roles both locally and internationally.
He has been part of the UBA Kenya board as a non-executive director since September 2021.
During his time on the board, Otieno led both the Finance and Governance Committees.
He takes over from Alphan Njeru, whose term as chairman ended in November 2024. Njeru had been an independent non-executive director since 2016 and took on the role of board chairman in 2021.
“We express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Njeru for his leadership and contributions over the years,” the bank said in a statement.
Otieno earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Lagos and is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), based in London.
Otieno currently chairs several organizations, including Capex Life Assurance Kenya and The Nairobi Club, and also sits on the board of WAICA Re as a non-executive director.
His past executive roles include senior leadership positions at Africa Re and serving as the CEO of the African Trade Insurance Agency, now known as ATIDI.
In a statement, UBA Kenya expressed confidence in Otieno’s leadership to guide the bank’s strategic direction, reaffirming its focus on growth and innovation.
UBA Kenya Bank Ltd operates under the regulation of the Central Bank of Kenya and is a subsidiary of United Bank for Africa, widely recognized as “Africa’s Global Bank.”
UBA Kenya is actively promoting regional integration through its engagement in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
As a partner in the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), the bank offers innovative financial solutions tailored for SMEs and corporates operating across the continent.
Through its AfCFTA SME lending partnership, UBA Kenya has extended $282 million in working capital and asset financing to support business growth and cross-border trade in Africa.
