Credit Bank’s CEO clinched first place in the CEO’s Run at the Kenya Bankers Associa;on
(KBA) Interbanks Tournament, followed by a ;tle-winning performance by the bank’s men’s
squash team, while the women’s team secured fourth place in their category.
The achievements marked a strong showing for the bank at the two-week competition.
The men beat Absa to secure the title, while the women finished fourth place in their
category. The tournament, held from October 3 to 17, brought together teams from across
the banking industry for competitions in squash, chess, athletics and darts at the Ins;tute of
Monetary Studies and KCB Group grounds.
Credit Bank chief executive BeQy Korir, who is also KBA deputy chair, said the tournament
demonstrated how sport can promote teamwork, resilience and collabora;on beyond the
workplace.
“Sport encourages discipline, resilience, collabora;on and accountability, quali;es that are
just as important in the workplace as they are on the field or court,” she said.
Korir said the bank’s participation reflected its belief that institutional excellence depends on
an engaged and motivated workforce, adding that sporting activities provide opportunities
for employees to build rela;onships and work towards shared goals.
She said these values also influence customer service, as a cohesive workforce is beQer
placed to collaborate, solve problems and respond to customers’ needs.
The bank also par;cipated in the annual CEOs’ Run where their CEO emerged as the winner.
The run gives chief executives across the banking industry an opportunity to take part in
sporting activities and promote healthy lifestyles.
Such initiatives help industry leaders build trust and meaningful rela;onships outside formal
business engagements, supporting greater collaboration across the sector.
“While financial institutions compete in the marketplace, we share a broader responsibility
to contribute to a strong, progressive and resilient banking sector,” she said.
The tournament also highlighted the importance of employee wellbeing in organisa;onal
performance, with banking industry leaders calling for continued investment in staff welfare,
mental health and productivity.
Credit Bank said it would continue to support ini;a;ves that promote employee
engagement and collaboration, recognising that healthy competition can improve
performance while shared experiences strengthen rela;onships across the banking industry
