Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) made an impressive debut at the 2025 ICS Champions of Governance (CoG) Awards Gala, held on November 28, 2025 at Nairobi’s Argyle Hotel, clinching three prestigious accolades.

The Company received:

• Finance, Banking and Services Sector Award – 2nd Runners-Up
• Chief Executive Officer of the Year Award (J. Oltetia) – 1st Runners-Up
• Chairman of the Year Award (Dr. Haron Sirima) – 2nd Runners-Up

This remarkable achievement underscores KMRC’s unwavering commitment to strong governance, transparency and accountability in its lending operations, while fostering trust and collaboration with stakeholders.

“Winning three awards at the Champions of Governance initiative is a proud moment for KMRC. It reaffirms our dedication to integrity and excellence in every facet of our operations. Governance is not just compliance - it is the foundation of our lending practices and the cornerstone of stakeholder relationships. These accolades inspire us to set the benchmark for responsible and sustainable housing finance in Kenya,” said J. Oltetia, KMRC’s CEO.

The Champions of Governance Awards, is an initiative by the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS), introduced in 2010 and is aimed at celebrating organizations that exemplify best governance practices, drive innovation and continuously strengthen governance frameworks.