Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Kenya Limited has appointed Irene Irungu as its new Acting Managing Director. In a statement on Friday, October 30, the bank said her appointment took effect on October 29, 2026, following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
Irungu takes over from former Managing Director Jubril Adeniji, who left the lender following the expiry of his tenure and his recall to Guaranty Trust Bank Limited in Nigeria.
Adeniji has led the Kenyan operation since 2023, after previously serving as the pioneer managing director of GTBank Tanzania.
He joined GTBank in Nigeria in February 2006 and held senior commercial and international banking positions before being assigned to support the group’s entry into Tanzania in 2015.
“The Board of Directors of Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Irene Irungu as the Acting Managing Director, effective 29th October 2026, following regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Kenya,” the bank said.
“As we look ahead, we remain committed to working together under her leadership to advance our shared vision, strengthen the GTBank brand and create greater value for our customers and stakeholders.”
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Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya Appoints Irene Irungu as Acting Managing Director
The appointment comes less than a month after Irene Irungu was named the bank’s Head of Operations.
Irungu took up the position effective October 7, 2026, after serving as Head of Risk and Compliance, a role she assumed when she joined the lender in May 2023.
In announcing her appointment as Acting Managing Director, the bank highlighted Irungu’s more than 13 years of experience in the financial services sector.
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Irene Irungu holds a degree in Finance and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management at Kenyatta University.
She is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), professional qualifications related the investigating and preventing financial crimes.
Before her appointment as Acting Managing Director, Irungu’s responsibilities as Head of Operations included driving operational efficiency, strengthening internal controls and improving customer experience.
During her earlier appointment, the bank said she would focus on strengthening its internal controls environment, enhancing efficiency and supporting the lender’s strategic objectives.
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Irene Irungu’s Banking Career, Professional Affiliations and Work Beyond GTBank
Irene Irungu’s career spans banking operations and financial risk management, beginning as an Operations Officer at Imperial Bank.
She later joined Stima Sacco Society Ltd, where she spent more than five years as an Operations Risk and Compliance Officer before moving to GTBank Kenya.
Irungu has also helped promote risk management and compliance practices in the financial sector.
She is a member of She Leads Tech under ISACA Kenya, an associate member of the Kenya Institute of Bankers, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.
Her professional interests also extend to SME development and empowering women entrepreneurs with practical knowledge to grow and manage businesses.
The bank’s Board, management and staff congratulated her on her appointment and wished her success in the new role.
“The Board, management, and staff of Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited warmly congratulate Ms Irene Irungu on her appointment and wish her every success in her new role,” the statement read.
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