Joshua Nyamweya Oigara (born 1975) is a prominent Kenyan corporate executive, accountant, and business leader known for his extensive influence in the East African financial services sector. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Holdings Plc, a position he assumed on March 1, 2026, and as the Regional Chief Executive for East Africa at Standard Bank Group, a role he has held since September 2025. Oigara is widely recognized for his strategic leadership, having previously served as the Group Chief Executive Officer of KCB Group, where he played a pivotal role in the bank’s regional expansion and digital transformation. Born in Kisii, Kenya, Oigara was raised in the Gesima Settlement Scheme in Borabu by his parents, William and Diana Oigara, both of whom were schoolteachers and tea farmers. His academic foundation began at the University of Nairobi, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in accounting (1993–1997). He furthered his qualifications by obtaining his Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) certification from the Strathmore University School of Accountancy in 1997. His pursuit of professional development continued throughout his career, leading him to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with distinction in International Business Management from Edith Cowan University in Australia (2010). He has also completed executive education programs at prestigious institutions, including the Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD in France, the Senior Executive Programme at the London Business School, and programs at the IMD Business School in Switzerland. Oigara’s professional career began in 1997 at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he worked in auditing and advisory services until 2001. In 2002, he transitioned to the corporate sector, joining Bidco Africa as a Group Business Performance Manager. He subsequently joined Bamburi Cement Limited in 2004, serving there for seven years and rising to the position of Group Financial Director and Chief Financial Officer. In November 2011, Oigara joined KCB Group as the Group Chief Financial Officer. In January 2013, at age 37, he was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer, becoming the youngest CEO of a publicly traded bank listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange at that time. During his tenure, which lasted until May 2022, he was instrumental in expanding KCB’s regional footprint and enhancing its digital banking capabilities. In December 2022, Oigara was appointed as the Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Kenya and South Sudan, later taking on the role of Executive Director in January 2023. His leadership at Stanbic was marked by a focus on sustainable growth, regional trade facilitation, and digital innovation. In August 2025, his responsibilities expanded when he was appointed Regional Chief Executive for East Africa at Standard Bank Group. By early 2026, he was further appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Stanbic Holdings Plc. Throughout his career, Oigara has held various influential positions, including serving as the Chairman of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Governing Council from 2018 to 2021. He remains a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Kenya Institute of Bankers (KIB).