Absa Bank has been certified as Africa’s top employer for the fourth consecutive year by the prestigious Top Employer Institute.
Other than Kenya, the Top Employer certification was also awarded to Absa operations across five other African markets – South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, Botswana, and, for the first time, Mauritius. Retaining this certification underscores the bank’s consistent efforts to elevate its human capital practices while setting new benchmarks as a leading employer of choice in the financial sector across Africa.
Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director and CEO, Abdi Mohamed said, “By investing in our people and fostering a culture of belonging, well-being, and excellence, we continue to enhance the employee experience and strengthen our employer brand. The bank has also taken deliberate steps to enhance its work environment by strengthening psychological safety, diversity, and inclusion across its various business units. We continue to drive holistic employee well-being through various initiatives and to make essential services more accessible to support mental, physical, and financial wellness of all our employees.”
The Top Employer Institute recognised Absa Bank Kenya for its outstanding performance, with notable increases in Leadership (+20%), Sustainability (+17.05%), Diversity and Inclusion (+4.60%), Purpose and Value (+4.29%), Employee Listening (+31.72%), — areas where Absa Bank Kenya achieved the highest growth—placing it above industry benchmarks. Additionally, Absa’s commitment to improving employee well-being and fostering a high-performance culture has been central to its progress.
Absa Bank Kenya Chief People Officer Mumbi Kahindo said, “This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace where excellence thrives and our Human Capital practices set the standard for the industry. It is also a testament to the dedication of our entire team and reaffirms Absa’s position as a leading employer of choice in the financial sector.”
Mr. Mohamed concluded : “The certification highlights our commitment to Kenya and recognises the power we possess as a financial institution to nurture talent and propel the future forward by delivering impact where it matters most – our people.”
The Top Employer Institute is a global authority that recognizes excellence in human capital practices. Through their Certification Programme, along with data-driven insights and advisory expertise, they enable companies to advance their talent attraction, development, engagement, and retention strategies.