Credit Bank chief executive Betty Korir won the CEO’s Run at the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Interbanks Tournament, as the bank’s men’s squash team claimed the title after beating Absa. The women’s squash team finished fourth in their category.
Held from 3 to 17 October, the two-week tournament brought together teams from across the banking industry to compete in squash, chess, athletics and darts at the Institute of Monetary Studies and KCB Group grounds.
Korir, who also serves as KBA deputy chairperson, said the tournament demonstrated how sport can foster teamwork, resilience and collaboration beyond the workplace.
“Sport encourages discipline, resilience, collaboration and accountability, qualities that are just as important in the workplace as they are on the field or court,” she said.
She added that Credit Bank’s participation reflected its belief that institutional excellence depends on an engaged and motivated workforce. Sporting activities, she said, give employees opportunities to build relationships and work towards shared goals.
Korir noted that these values also extend to customer service, as a cohesive workforce is better equipped to collaborate, solve problems and respond to customers’ needs.
The annual CEO’s Run gives chief executives from across the banking industry an opportunity to participate in sporting activities while promoting healthy lifestyles.
It also provides a platform for industry leaders to build trust and strengthen relationships beyond formal business engagements, fostering greater collaboration across the sector.
“While financial institutions compete in the marketplace, we share a broader responsibility to contribute to a strong, progressive and resilient banking sector,” Korir said.
The tournament also underscored the importance of employee wellbeing in organisational performance, with industry leaders highlighting the need for continued investment in staff welfare, mental health and productivity.
Credit Bank said it would continue to support initiatives that promote employee engagement and collaboration, recognising that healthy competition can enhance performance while shared experiences strengthen relationships across the banking industry.