Absa Bank has announced the appointment of Mohammed Nyaoga as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
In a notice dated 9 July, the Chairman of Absa Board of Directors, Charles Muchene, stated that Nyaoga will commence his new role from 1 August 2025.
“The Board of Directors of Absa Bank Kenya PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohammed Nyaoga, EBS, SC, as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 01 August 2025,” reads part of the notice.
Muchene said Nyaoga brings extensive experience in corporate law and finance, commercial and civil litigation, and corporate governance, accumulated over more than forty years of distinguished legal practice.
He clarified that Nyaoga’s demonstrated leadership across both private and public sector boards, along with his valuable service to national and international leadership, positions him as an asset to Absa Bank Kenya.
“The board looks forward to benefiting greatly from his deep understanding of complex regulatory frameworks, risk management, and governance best practices-skills that are crucial for navigating today’s dynamic financial landscape,” Muchene said.
Experience Nyaoga Brings to Absa Bank
Nyaoga is currently a Senior Partner at Mohammed Muigai LLP.
He also serves as Chairman of the African Development Bank Group’s Disclosure and Access to Information Appeals Panel and as an expert corporate governance trainer for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Muchene mentioned that Nyaoga is a frequent speaker at industry forums and has previously held roles such as Chairman of the Central Bank of Kenya Board and Chair of the IMF External Experts Panel.
“His contributions span governance, law, and education,” he added.
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He specialises in Corporate Finance, Civil, Commercial, Litigation, and Corporate Governance.
Nyaoga has served as Vice-Chairman of the Law Reform Commission, Chairman of its Business Laws Committee, and Chairman of the Mining Licences Task Force.
He has also been a Director at Capital Markets Authority, Chairman of the International Commission of Jurists, a Council member of the Law Society of Kenya, a Special Board Corporate Governance Advisor, and Chairman of EcoBank Kenya.
Nyaoga led the Commission of Inquiry into the suspension of the County Government of Makueni.
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Education
Nyaoga’s academic credentials include LLB and LLM degrees from the University of Nairobi.
He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and certification as a Certified Public Secretary (CPS).
Additionally, Nyaoga has earned corporate governance certificates from the Commonwealth Association of Corporate Governance, the American Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Said Business School at the University of Oxford, where he obtained a certificate in Bank Governance.
He is presently a PhD student researching “The Role of Regulation and Corporate Governance of Banks in Kenya.”
“The Board extends a warm welcome to Nyaoga and looks forward to his insights and leadership as Absa Kenya continues to pursue its purpose of empowering Africa’s future-one story at a time,” Muchene said.
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