Stanbic Bank Kenya, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has been named Kenya’s Best Investment Bank at the prestigious 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, reaffirming its leadership in delivering world-class corporate and investment banking solutions to Kenyan and regional clients.
The accolade celebrates the bank’s pivotal role in supporting investment-led growth across key economic sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and capital markets, while also expanding access to capital for businesses of all sizes.
The award acknowledges Stanbic’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division for consistently delivering innovative, client-focused, and high-impact financial solutions in an evolving macroeconomic environment.
“We are proud to be recognised as Kenya’s Best Investment Bank,” said Dr. Joshua Oigara, Chief Executive, Stanbic Bank Kenya and South Sudan.
“This award reflects the trust our clients place in us and the commitment of our CIB team to structuring relevant and impactful solutions. Being part of the Standard Bank Group enables us to tap into deep sector expertise, a strong regional presence, and global partnerships to support Kenya’s economic transformation.”
Stanbic Bank’s recognition is part of a broader achievement for its parent company, Standard Bank Group, which took home 26 awards across Africa—the highest number won by any African financial institution at this year’s Euromoney Awards.
Among the standout titles awarded to the group were:
- Africa’s Best Bank
- Africa’s Best Investment Bank
- Africa’s Best Bank for Large Corporates
- South Africa’s Best Bank
- Uganda’s Best Bank & Best Investment Bank – Stanbic Bank Uganda
- Zambia’s Best Investment Bank & Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility – Stanbic Bank Zambia
- Kenya’s Best Investment Bank – Stanbic Bank Kenya
Brian Wambani, Head of Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Kenya, emphasized the bank’s commitment to local market development.
“This recognition speaks to our deep commitment to delivering tailored, high-impact investment banking solutions,” he said.
“Whether through structured capital, advisory, or sustainability-linked financing, we are proud to support our clients in powering Kenya’s economy.”
Stanbic Bank Kenya has recently played leading roles in:
- Financing large-scale infrastructure and clean energy projects
- Providing advisory services for capital markets and corporate restructuring
- Facilitating sustainability-linked financing for businesses aligning with ESG goals
- Supporting mid-sized and large enterprises through structured credit solutions
With the country focused on fiscal reform, industrialization, and digital transformation, Stanbic’s role in mobilizing capital and providing advisory expertise will remain central to supporting Kenya’s Vision 2030 agenda and long-term economic recovery.
As part of the Standard Bank Group—Africa’s largest bank by assets—Stanbic Bank Kenya continues to demonstrate regional and global relevance, positioning Nairobi as a financial hub within East Africa.
- Stanbic Bank Kenya: Subsidiary of Standard Bank Group, offering retail, corporate, and investment banking services
- Euromoney Awards for Excellence: One of the most coveted global banking awards, recognizing excellence in financial services across the world
- Standard Bank Group: Headquartered in Johannesburg, with operations in 20+ African countries, representing the continent’s largest banking network by assets
