Interbank Games: Credit Bank Men Clinch Squash Title

_{Credit Bank representatives celebrate overall men’s squash trophy after the bank soared over Absa Bank in the final to strike gold at the 2026 KBA Interbank Game. PHOTO/ Credit Bank.}

NAIROBI, Kenya- Credit Bank’s CEO clinched first place in the CEO’s Run at the Kenya Bankers Association
(KBA) Interbank Games, followed by a title-winning performance by the bank’s men’s squash team, while the women’s team secured fourth place in their category.

The achievements marked a strong showing for the bank at the two-week competition. The men beat Absa Bank to secure the title, while the women finished fourth place in their
category.

The tournament, held from October 3 to 17, brought together teams from across the banking industry for competition in squash, chess, athletics, darts among others at the Kenya Institute of Monetary Studies and KCB Group grounds.

Credit Bank chief Executive Officer Bey Korir, who is also KBA deputy chair, said the tournament demonstrated how sport can promote teamwork, resilience and collabora on beyond the workplace.

“Sport encourages discipline, resilience, collabora on and accountability, quali es that are just as important in the workplace as they are on the field or court,” she said.

Korir said the bank’s participation reflected its belief that instituional excellence depends on an engaged and motivated workforce, adding that sporting activities provide opportunities for employees to build relationships and work towards shared goals.

She said these values also influence customer service, as a cohesive workforce is better placed to collaborate, solve problems and respond to customers’ needs.

The bank also participated in the annual CEOs’ Run where their CEO emerged as the winner. The run gives chief executive officers across the banking industry an opportunity to take part in sporting activities and that promote healthy lifestyles.

Such initiatives help industry leaders build trust and meaningful relationships outside formal business engagements and supporting greater collaborations across the sector.

“While financial instituions compete in the marketplace, we share a broader responsibility to contribute to a strong, progressive and resilient banking sector,” she said.

The tournament also highlighted the importance of employee wellbeing in organisational performance, with banking industry leaders calling for continued investment in staff welfare, mental health and productivity.

Credit Bank said it will continue to support initiatives that promote employee engagement and collaborations, recognising that healthy competition on can improve performance while shared experiences strengthen relationships across the banking industry.