NCBA Group has announced a significant addition to its leadership structure with the appointment of Muhoho Kenyatta as a non-executive director, a move the bank says will strengthen governance and bring decades of business experience to the board.

The appointment will take effect on December 1, 2025, marking the return of a familiar figure who has been involved with the institution’s development in previous years.

According to the public notice issued on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, NCBA said the board was pleased to welcome Kenyatta back into its leadership fold.

“The Board of Directors of NCBA Group PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Muhoho Kenyatta as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1st December, 2025,” part of the notice reads.

In the notice, NCBA highlighted Kenyatta’s extensive background in business and leadership.

“Kenyatta is an accomplished business executive with over 35 years of experience in leading and developing businesses across East Africa, spanning diverse sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, and banking,” the notice reads

NCBA said Kenyatta brings with him rich experience from serving on multiple national and industry bodies.

“He has previously served on the boards of several national and industry development organisations, including the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Kenya Private Sector Alliance, Kenya Dairy Board, Kenya Dairy Processors’ Association, Kenya Shippers Council, and Kenya Sisal Board, among others,” part of the notice reads

Muhoho’s earlier role in NCBA

The notice also pointed to his past role within the NCBA family.

“Kenyatta has previously served as Deputy Chairman of one of the predecessor institutions of NCBA between 2000 and 2019, and as a Director of NCBA Bank Uganda,” the statement reads.

His continued involvement in the group’s digital agenda was also noted, following his current role as a board member of LOOP DFS Limited, a subsidiary of NCBA.

The statement further outlined Kenyatta’s academic and professional qualifications.

“Kenyatta holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Economics and Political Science from Williams College, Massachusetts, USA, and a Pan-African Advanced Management Programme Certification,” the statement reads

In its closing remarks, the board expressed confidence in his return.

“The Board congratulates Kenyatta on his appointment and welcomes him to the NCBA Group PLC Board,” the statement concludes