Also known as: I&M Bank Limited · I&M Bank Kenya · I&M Bank Group
Kenyan bank operating digital investment platforms, sustainability financing for MSMEs, and sports sponsorships, with CEO Abdi Mohamed appointed October 2026.
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I&M Capital targets regional growth after securing CMA licence By Citizen Reporter October 15, 2026 07:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter I&M Bank Regional CEO and Interim CEO, I&M Bank Kenya, Kihara Maina. …
I&M Capital targets regional growth after securing CMA licenceCitizen Digital
… tball team opened with a commanding 46-16 victory over National Bank of Kenya, while their men’s table tennis side swept Stanbic 3-0.The women’s table tennis team also enjoyed a productive start, beating Kingdom Bank 3-1 before recording another emphatic 3-0 victory over I&M Bank …
Equity teams make early statement at Interbank GamesCitizen Digital
Abdi Mohamed takes over as I&M Bank Kenya CEO By Vincent Anguche October 05, 2026 03:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of new I&M Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed. …
Abdi Mohamed takes over as I&M Bank Kenya CEOThe Standard
… A three-judge bench comprising Justices Lydia Achode, Rachel Ngetich and Stephen Radido dismissed ARA’s appeal and upheld the High Court decision rejecting the forfeiture of USD274,369.56 held in an I&M Bank account belonging to EIS Afrika Group Limited. …
ARA loses second bid to seize Sh36 million from Burundi businessman's Kenyan AccountCitizen Digital
… In Kenya, our collaboration with I&M Bank has brought Business and World Business Credit Cards to market, giving businesses greater control over employee spending, expense tracking and cash flow, while in Tanzania, our collaboration with NMB Bank has introduced the Business Debit …
The Kenyan SME growth playbook: Building businesses with stronger digital capability #ADThe Standard
… The Ministry said the number of banks issuing the letters of credit has expanded from KCB to include MCB, I&M Bank, DTB, Stanbic, UBA and Equity Bank. …
Government defends G-to-G fuel dealCitizen Digital
I&M Bank expands sustainability funding for MSMEs By Vincent Anguche September 02, 2026 04:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of I&M Bank Gikomba branch. …
I&M Bank expands sustainability funding for MSMEsCitizen Digital
… Nairobi City Thunder maintained their unbeaten run in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) League after securing a commanding 90-50 victory over Umoja Basketball at the Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday night.City Thunder, who are under a KSh 10 million sponsorship by I&M Bank …
Ibbs chuffed with Thunder's show in Umoja winThe Standard
A legal showdown is brewing between I&M Bank and Synergy Industrial Credit, adding a fresh twist to a longstanding Sh10 billion dispute with 14 Riverside Complex owner Cape Holding Ltd (CPL). …
DusitD2 Sh10b loan row with lender opens interest caps' Pandora's boxThe Standard
… This is the first edition of the Predator’s Den, an initiative by regional lender I&M Bank and the Maa Trust that seeks to nurture and invest in local entrepreneurs looking to scale their ventures.The entrepreneurs present had been shortlisted from a list of 115 after undergoing …
Regional lender banks on communities in new entrepreneurship driveI&M Capital, a subsidiary of I&M Bank, has secured a Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Intermediary Service Platform Provider (ISPP) licence to operate digital investment platforms and facilitate market transactions regionally. The licence is part of the regulator's effort to deepen capital markets and expand retail investor access through digital financial services.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
I&M Capital, a subsidiary of I&M Bank, has secured a Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Intermediary Service Platform Provider (ISPP) licence to operate digital investment platforms and facilitate market transactions regionally. The licence is part of the regulator's effort to deepen capital markets and expand retail investor access through digital financial services.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 40th edition of the Interbank Games is underway, featuring 38 banking and financial institutions competing across 49 sporting disciplines with over 6,000 participants. Kenya Bankers Association CEO Raimond Molenje said the competition offers employees an opportunity to showcase talents and leadership qualities while strengthening relationships within the banking sector.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
I&M Bank Kenya has appointed Abdi Mohamed as its new Chief Executive Officer effective October 5, 2026, following Central Bank of Kenya regulatory approval. Mohamed joins from Absa Bank Kenya, where he served as Country CEO and Managing Director, and brings more than three decades of banking and financial services experience.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the Assets Recovery Agency's appeal to seize Sh35.6 million (USD274,369.56) held in an I&M Bank account belonging to EIS Afrika Group Limited, a company linked to Burundi businessman Nduwimana Aimable, upholding the High Court's June 2025 decision rejecting forfeiture. ARA had alleged the funds were proceeds of money laundering following a USD350,000 transfer into the account in March 2024, but the company disputed the allegations, stating it was a Kenyan-incorporated affiliate of a Burundian civil engineering firm.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
According to Mastercard's 2026 SME Confidence Index, 66% of Kenyan small and medium-sized enterprises are confident about their business outlook, with 70% expecting revenue growth over the next 12 months. Already, 95% of Kenyan SMEs accept mobile payments, which account for 41% of transaction volume, and 39% accept online payments.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi defended the Government-to-Government fuel deal, stating it was introduced to address a severe US dollar shortage that threatened fuel supplies and economic stability when President Ruto's administration took office in September 2022. At the time, fuel stations were operating with minimal or no stocks and refined petroleum products accounted for approximately Sh65 billion of the country's import bill.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
I&M Bank is expanding sustainability-focused support for MSMEs through financing, training, and advisory services, encouraging businesses to adopt alternative energy sources such as solar to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City Thunder defeated Umoja Basketball 90-50 in the Kenya Basketball Federation League, extending their unbeaten record. Derrick Ogechi and Tylor Ongwae each scored 16 points for Thunder, who have two remaining regular-season games this weekend.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A legal dispute is brewing between I&M Bank and Synergy Industrial Credit over a longstanding Sh10 billion dispute involving 14 Riverside Complex owner Cape Holding Ltd, with landmark cases before two courts testing the legality of interest accruing from court judgments, the rights of secured creditors, and the separation of company directors from their entities.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
I&M Bank and the Maa Trust launched Predator's Den, an initiative to nurture local entrepreneurs in the Talek region of the Maasai Mara. Twenty entrepreneurs were shortlisted from 115 applicants to pitch their business ideas, with three winners receiving funding, including one winner who secured Sh650,000.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Abdi Mohamed has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Kenya days after his resignation from Absa Bank Kenya, where he served as Managing Director and CEO for three years. The appointment is subject to approval by the Central Bank of Kenya.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives have launched an investigation following an armed attack at Watamu Mall after CCTV footage showed four masked gunmen arriving on a motorcycle and storming the premises around 4:00 pm. The suspects, armed with pistols and firing warning shots, targeted a restaurant inside the mall and allegedly focused on a specific table, with authorities investigating links to a Sh79 million fraud dispute.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →
Four armed men on a motorcycle robbed a restaurant at Watamu Mall in a one-minute daylight operation, targeting customers at a specific table rather than the mall's banks or shops. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon and has prompted the Director of Criminal Investigations to order arrests.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Mastercard study finds 66% of Kenyan SMEs optimistic about business outlook and 70% expecting revenue growth over the next 12 months, with 95% accepting mobile payments that account for 41% of transaction volume.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
I&M Bank Limited has secured a Sh10m sponsorship deal with National Men's Basketball Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder, serving as the club's official banking partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. The bank cited its commitment to supporting Kenyan sport and youth development, while Thunder seeks to elevate basketball on the continental and global stage.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Reigning Kenya National Basketball League champions Nairobi City Thunder have received a KSh10 million sponsorship from I&M Bank, which becomes the club's Official Banking Partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. The investment comes as the team pursues success in the KNBL and prepares for continental competition.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →