I&M Group has appointed Dorine Nalo as the new Head of the I&M Foundation, marking a significant step in the organization’s mission to deepen social impact and promote inclusive economic growth across the communities it serves.
Nalo joins the Foundation with nearly 20 years of experience in social impact, programme management, strategic partnerships, and digital transformation. Her appointment reinforces I&M Group’s long-term commitment to sustainability, shared prosperity, and community-driven development.
In her new role, she will provide strategic leadership for the Foundation’s programmes, partnerships, and impact agenda, ensuring that investments create measurable and lasting benefits for communities across Kenya and the wider region.
Driving Sustainable Community Development
Welcoming her to the organization, Kihara Maina, Interim CEO of I&M Bank, expressed confidence in Nalo’s leadership.
“We are delighted to welcome Dorine to the I&M family. As we continue to deepen our commitment to creating shared prosperity across our markets, Dorine’s leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our impact, building meaningful partnerships, and delivering sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve.”
Her appointment takes effect immediately and highlights I&M Group’s continued focus on embedding sustainability and social responsibility into its long-term business strategy.
A Leader in Social Impact
Dorine Nalo has built an impressive career designing and leading programmes that improve livelihoods, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for underserved populations.
Before joining I&M Foundation, she served at Stanbic Bank and the Stanbic Foundation, where she played a key role in expanding financial inclusion initiatives, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), strengthening strategic partnerships, and delivering community empowerment programmes.
Reflecting on her departure from Stanbic, Nalo expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead initiatives that transformed lives.
She noted that working alongside colleagues, development partners, and community organizations enabled the Foundation to create meaningful impact by supporting entrepreneurs, generating employment opportunities, and improving livelihoods across communities.
Her experience in mobilizing partnerships across the public and private sectors positions her well to lead I&M Foundation into its next phase of growth and impact.
About the I&M Foundation
Established in 2020, the I&M Foundation serves as the corporate social investment arm of I&M Group. Over the years, it has implemented initiatives designed to improve lives while contributing to Kenya’s sustainable development agenda.
The Foundation focuses on four strategic pillars:
Education and Skills Development
Health and Wellbeing
Environmental Conservation
Economic Empowerment
Through collaborations with government agencies, development partners, educational institutions, and community organizations, the Foundation has supported projects that improve access to education, protect the environment, strengthen livelihoods, and promote inclusive economic participation.
Why Dorine Nalo’s Appointment Matters
Corporate foundations are increasingly becoming critical partners in addressing social and economic challenges. Effective leadership is essential to ensuring that investments translate into measurable community impact rather than short-term interventions.
Dorine Nalo’s extensive experience in programme management, partnership building, and impact measurement is expected to strengthen I&M Foundation’s ability to scale sustainable initiatives while fostering stronger collaboration with stakeholders.
Her appointment also reflects a growing recognition of the important role women leaders continue to play in shaping Africa’s sustainability and development agenda.
As organizations increasingly prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, leaders with expertise in social innovation and community engagement will remain central to delivering inclusive and lasting change.
With Dorine Nalo at the helm, the I&M Foundation is well positioned to expand its reach, strengthen strategic partnerships, and accelerate programmes that empower individuals, businesses, and communities.
Her leadership signals a renewed focus on creating sustainable impact, advancing inclusive growth, and ensuring that I&M Group’s commitment to shared prosperity delivers tangible results for future generations.
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