Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation

Building on our engagement at the 30th Annual International Conference by the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS), we continue to highlight the central role of governance in driving institutional resilience.

Led by our Board Chairperson, Mrs. Hannah W. Muriithi, EBS, we underscored the importance of forward-looking leadership. She challenged boards to embrace technology, including artificial intelligence, to strengthen oversight and build resilient institutions.

Our CEO, Mrs. Hellen Chepkwony, reinforced this by linking governance to financial stability:
“Effective deposit insurance is anchored on strong governance frameworks ensuring sustained public confidence in the financial system.”

At KDIC, we are proud to advance this agenda alongside partners like ICS.

We just concluded our annual crisis preparedness and simulation exercise and it is one of the most important things we do.

At KDIC, we work every day to minimize risk in the banking sector. But we also prepare for the unexpected. Because in the very unlikely event that a bank faces distress, what matters most is how well prepared we are to respond.

Through these trainings, our teams walk through real-life scenarios, learn from global experiences, and sharpen the skills needed to act quickly, calmly, and effectively.

And that is how we ensure that even in difficult moments, we can step in, protect depositors, and keep confidence in the financial system intact.

We take this opportunity to thank everyone who made the 30th Annual International Conference a success. From our esteemed delegates, speakers, sponsors and the organizing team, your contribution, engagement and support truly brought this milestone event to life.

ASANTE SANA!

As the curtains close on the 30th Annual Conference, it marked a vital moment of reflection on the role of governance in shaping resilient institutions.

Over the past few days, the conversations have been rich, practical, and forward-looking, reinforcing one key truth strong governance is the foundation of stable and trusted financial systems.

For KDIC, these engagements strengthen our resolve to protect depositors and uphold confidence in the financial system.

This week, we are participating in the 30th Annual International Conference by the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS), a key platform that brings together leaders committed to advancing good governance in both the public and private sectors.

Led by our Board Chairperson, Mrs. Hannah W. Muriithi, EBS, and accompanied by Board Member Joseph Ng’etich and Board Member Paul Orem, our presence reflects the importance of strong governance in building stable financial systems.

Our Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Hellen Chepkwony, delivered a keynote address on safeguarding financial stability for resilient economies through effective bank resolution and depositor protection.

Her message resonated clearly. When banks are well governed, risks are better managed, institutions are stronger, and depositors are protected.

At KDIC, this is at the heart of what we do. We protect depositors and help maintain confidence in the financial system.

Beyond the conference, we continue to take this conversation to the public, ensuring that more people understand how their money is protected.

Pesa zako ziko salama kwa Bank.

This week, we are hosting the Boards of the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Malawi and the Deposit Insurance Board of Tanzania for a structured, week-long peer-to-peer learning engagement in Nairobi.

The engagement is led by the KDIC Board Chairperson, Mrs. Hannah W. Muriithi, EBS, whose leadership continues to steer KDIC’s governance and strategic direction. During the opening session she was accompanied by Board Member Joseph Ng’etich and Board Member Paul Orem, underscoring the Corporation’s commitment to strong Board-level engagement in regional collaboration and knowledge exchange.

The programme is further guided by the Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Hellen Chepkwony, who is providing overall institutional leadership.

This high-level engagement brings together regional leadership in a collaborative forum designed to strengthen institutional capacity in deposit insurance.

Over the course of the week, discussions are focused on critical areas that define effective and resilient deposit insurance systems including Board governance and leadership, risk oversight frameworks, fund management strategies, crisis preparedness and resolution mechanisms, as well as efficient and timely deposit reimbursement processes.

At its core, this engagement is about sharing experiences, and co-creating solutions and strengthening institutions that safeguard depositor confidence in an increasingly interconnected financial landscape.

It is through such deliberate and sustained collaboration that we continue to build resilient financial systems not only within our respective countries, but across the region.

Today, we closed the loop.

The Nakuru Townhall brought together voices from across the county, stakeholders, students, biashara owners, and the wider public for one clear purpose: understanding how your money is protected.

After three days on the ground, today’s conversation went deeper.

From unpacking who we are as KDIC, to engaging on proposed deposit insurance regulations and coverage limits, the dialogue was open, honest, and driven by your questions.

The panel discussions didn’t hold back and neither did you.

Because at the heart of it all is trust.
And today, that trust was strengthened.
Pesa zako ziko salama kwa bank.

Asante Nakuru, for showing up and speaking up.

For the past 3 days, we’ve been on the ground across Nakuru County
from Naivasha to Gilgil, Molo to Elburgon, Njoro to Subukia, Bahati to Nakuru Town…

We met you.
We listened.
We answered your questions.
From busy streets to quiet moments of understanding, one thing became clear,
confidence is built through conversation.

And the message has remained consistent across every stop:
pesa zako ziko salama kwa bank.
But the conversation doesn’t end here…
📍 Join us tomorrow, Thursday 16th April 2026, for the Townhall in Nakuru Town, Bontana Hotel.

Let’s bring it all together.