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# Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Appoints Birju Sanghrajka as Managing Director and CEO
- URL: https://www.theglobalbanker.com/standard-chartered-kenya-birju-sanghrajka-managing-director-ceo/
- Published: 2026-01-21T12:59:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-02T14:32:15.000Z
- Description: Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has appointed Birju Sanghrajka as its next Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Kariuki Ngari who retires on 16 April 2026.
- Author: TGB Editorial Team
- Tags: Executive Moves, Africa, #archive

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya announced on 21 January 2026 that Birju Sanghrajka has been appointed as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals from the relevant Kenyan authorities. Sanghrajka succeeds Kariuki Ngari, who will retire on 16 April 2026 after a 24-year career at Standard Chartered.

Sanghrajka is an internal appointment, having served as Head of Corporate and Investment Banking Coverage for Kenya and as an Executive Director on the bank's board since July 2021\. 

#### AFRICA LEADERSHIP

Separately, Ngari is also stepping down from his broader Africa CEO responsibilities, with Dalu Ajene taking on the continental leadership role.