Abdi did not resign; he was fired:
Hlala ubhekileโsizodalula konke.
Bookmark this thread for the story behind the headlines and the ruthless, ongoing, South african Banking giants battle to control of Kenya's banking industry. Capiche โ๏ธ
Just like that, the office is empty. The era ends not with a farewell tour, but with an immediate exit. A massive leadership vacuum opens at the top of Absa Kenya. The banking sectorโs most dramatic game of musical chairs has officially begun. #AbsaKenya#BankingDrama #BoardroomWars
Two hours of silence. Then, the phone rings. Itโs Fihla. The response isn't a negotiationโitโs an ultimatum. "Clear your desk right away. Hand over to CFO Yusuf Omari. There is no need for a notice period." ๐งต
June 28, 2026. The final move. Abdi sits at his desk and places the call to Johannesburg. The message to Kenny Fihla is direct: "Iโm handing in my 3-month resignation notice." The line goes dead. Fihla says heโll call back. ๐งต
๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฒ'๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ [๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐]:
1. I&M Bank Kenya is in the market for a new CEO & has hired executive search firm Shortlist to lead the recruitment process.
The incoming CEO will drive the bankโs transformation, leading growth in retail and SME sectors.
The Board of Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced the resignation of Abdi Mohamed as MD & CEO, effective 30 June 2026. We thank him for his leadership and wish him success.
Yusuf Omari has been appointed Interim MD & CEO, effective 1 July 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.