About us
Our story
First Choice MicroFinance Bank Ltd, is a member of Farmers Group with corporate Head Office in Wakulima House, Wangige Township, Kiambu County– Kenya. It is one of the fastest growing Microfinance Banks in the country. Its operating license was secured from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in September 2017 as a Microfinance Bank and commenced operations in October 2017. It holds a State License and hence operates in Kiambu. First Choice Microfinance Bank Ltd has built a resounding success on excellent service delivery in a uniquely customer friendly environment through professional staff, leveraging on world-class technology. A continuous investment in information technology and in people sets the bank apart from others.
In the last few years, the Microfinance Bank has attracted patronage from Small & Medium Scale subsector of the economy, curved a niche as a supportive Microfinance Bank for Retail businesses and empowering Micro businesses through distinctive services. The Bank’s commitment to value creation for all its stakeholders has earned it a solid reputation as a responsible corporate citizen and employer of choice.
Today’s Banking is borderless and without restrictions, consequently the Microfinance Bank developed an unparalleled strategic alliance with Sterling Bank Plc and Fidelity Bank Plc to enable its Customers deposit or withdraw money from either of the Bank branches and in over other locations. This opportunity creates over many strategic locations for the Microfinance Bank to serve its customers’ needs across the country despite being within the restriction of its license.
In 2019, the Bank launched a state of the art technology that provides ease for the use of ATM Cards, Electronic transfers and Mobile banking for its customers and commenced the preparation for a first choice competitive poise. As a growing Microfinance Bank in Kenya, the bank has empowered its Customers with life changing consumer and business loans in excess of Ksh 20 billion over the last 3 years.
Our Management
Robert Kivuitu
Chairperson
Brenda Achieng
Director
Wanjiku Wanyeki
Director
Maluba Wakung’uma
Director
Susan Chibanga
Head of Internal Audit
Charles KIGOCHI KIROKO
Chief Executive Officer
Lilian Opara
Head of Legal and Company Secretary
Collins Ndirangu Wamatu
Head of Digital Banking
Sylvanus Okello
Head of Risk & Chief Compliance Officer
Nathaniel Kimani
Head of Banking Operations