Stanbic Bank Relaunch its Arusha Branch

Stanbic Arusha new branch Relaunch

Stanbic Bank Tanzania has renovated its universal full-service branch in Arusha, in order to offer best-in-class banking services to its clients.

Speaking during the launch event today, graced by the Arusha Regional Commissioner, Hon. Mrisho Gambo, Stanbic Bank Tanzania’s Chief Executive, Ken Cockerill said: “We recognize that in order to achieve our own growth aspirations, we need to empower the financial success of our clients and the communities in which we operate.”

Arusha Regional Commissioner, Hon. Mrisho Gambo applauded the banks initiative to empower the region’s financial success and promised to provide his full support to the bank saying “The government notices and appreciate your input in the financial sector and I call for my people in Arusha to bank with Stanbic Bank for it has no any maneuvers”.

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The Bank’s CEO also noted that “The renovation of our branch in Arusha will assist in enhancing the overall client experience in this important region, which is popularly known as the ‘Geneva of Africa’.”

Stanbic Bank’s branch in Arusha, located along Uhuru Road, at the heart of the town, has been in operation since 1994 and is conveniently

Apart from a complete overhaul of the look and feel of the branch, the renovation also includes additional parking space and a new private banking suite.

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Stanbic Bank Tanzania is part of the Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets.

The group has been operating in Tanzania under the Stanbic Bank brand since 1995 focusing on all the key growth sectors in Tanzania, including agriculture, telecommunications, oil and gas, power and infrastructure and fast-moving consumer goods.

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