She calls herself “a village girl running away from poverty.” Today, she sits at the helm of one of Kenya’s largest banks. Not because she shouted the loudest, but because she led with intention, clarity, and quiet power.In this deeply personal conversation, Annastacia Kimtai, Managing Director of KCB Bank, opens up about purpose, inclusion, courage, and the moments that shaped her leadership.From calling women to raise their hands, to redefining what accessible leadership looks like, this episode is a masterclass in rising, staying grounded, and pushing systems forward.If you’re a woman building your path, questioning your next move, or wondering if you’re “enough”... this one is for you.
We talk so much about owning homes… but what about feeling at home? A home should give you dignity, not debt.
Because shelter isn’t just a want, it’s a human need. It’s a place that holds you when the world feels heavy.
In this episode with Caroline Wanjeri, she reminds us that a home should humanify you, not humble you.
What happens when you stop treating women as beneficiaries and start seeing them as builders of economies?In this episode, Mendi Njonjo, Director of the KCB Foundation, and I unpack the real barriers women face in accessing finance, from time poverty to systemic bias, and what it takes to build shared prosperity.💭 Let's talk, why are women still underfunded?Join the conversation, like 👍🏾 , and share 🔁
Forget your starting point. Patience Mutesi rose from grit to greatness and carries an inner certainty so powerful, she's redefining African leadership. With Hard work, Courage, and the right attitude, you too can challenge the status quo.Would you say you’ve mastered self-belief, or are you still learning to trust yourself?
Forget your starting point. Patience Mutesi rose from grit to greatness and carries an inner certainty so powerful, she's redefining African leadership. With Hard work, Courage, and the right attitude, you too can challenge the status quo.Would you say you’ve mastered self-belief, or are you still learning to trust yourself?
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Banking isn’t just about money. It’s about people, purpose, and breaking barriers.” – Rosalind Gichuru
In this episode of Her Way, host I sit down with Rosalind Gichuru, Brand Custodian at KCB Group, for an eye-opening conversation about purpose-driven leadership and financial inclusion.
Rosalind shares what it takes to lead with heart in Africa’s financial sector, how she’s tackling the systemic barriers women in business still face, and why KCB is putting KSh 250 billion on the table to finance women.
From imposter syndrome to legacy, this conversation is deeply personal, powerful, and rooted in possibility.
🎙️ Listen now and be inspired by the women reimagining finance across Africa — where leadership meets purpose.
What does leading with purpose look like to you?