Yusuf steps up following the resignation of Abdi Mohamed, who led the bank for three years.
Yusuf Omari has taken over as interim managing director and CEO of Absa Bank Kenya with effect from 1 July 2026, following the resignation of Abdi Mohamed.
This is his second time stepping up to lead the bank in a transitional period, having served as interim MD from November 2022 to August 2025 following the departure of Jeremy Awori.
His appointment is subject to regulatory approval, with the board announcing that it has begun the process of recruiting a substantive managing director and CEO.
Yusuf began his career at KPMG in September 1998 as a senior auditor, a role he held for over five years. During this period he also served as head of compliance at KPMG Kenya.
He joined Absa Bank Kenya (now Barclays Bank of Kenya) in February 2004 and rose through the ranks to assume the position of CFO.
Yusuf is a director and member of ICPAK and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya. He holds an MBA in strategy from Strathmore Business School and a degree from the University of Nairobi.
