Kariuki Ngari, Standard Chartered Kenya’s marathon-loving CEO, to retire in April

TechCabal | 22.01.2026 14:53
After seven years leading Standard Chartered Kenya (Stanchart), the country’s ninth-largest bank, Kariuki Ngari—a running enthusiast and champion of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon—will retire as chief executive on April 16 after a 24-year career at the lender, the board said in a notice on Wednesday. Birju Sanghrajka has been appointed to succeed him.