Ecobank Kenya Appoints Rebecca Mbithi as Managing Director and CEO

Ecobank Kenya has named Rebecca Mbithi as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 9 February 2026, subject to regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya. Mbithi brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across sectors including financial services, including her tenure from 2019 to 2023 as Chief Executive Officer of Family Bank Limited.

Mbithi succeeds Josephine Anan-Ankomah, who steps down from the Nairobi-based chief executive post to focus on her expanded responsibilities as Regional Executive for the Central, Eastern and Southern Africa region, known internally as CESA. The CESA region covers 17 markets, including Kenya.

MBITHI'S BACKGROUND

She has also served on the board of NCBA Kenya and as vice-chair of the Kenya Bankers Association.

REGULATORY CLEARANCE STILL REQUIRED

Mbithi's formal assumption of full executive authority remains conditional on sign-off from the Central Bank of Kenya, as required under the Banking Act for all senior appointments at licensed institutions.

Once regulatory clearance is granted, Mbithi will be responsible for leading a franchise that forms part of a group with operations across more than 30 African countries.