Rosemary Koech Kimwatu, KCB Bank Data Protection Head, Dies at Ngong Residence
Rosemary Koech Kimwatu, KCB Bank's head of data protection and privacy advocate, has died at her home in Ngong. She had nearly 20 years in law and fintech.
By John Mtongoi Newsroom
August 22, 2026
2 min read
Rosemary Koech Kimwatu, who led data protection at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group, passed away on the morning of Friday, August 21, at her home in Ngong.
KICTANet, where Koech served as a board member, announced her passing and paid tribute to her dedication to privacy rights and data governance. The organisation described her as a passionate advocate for human-centric digital frameworks and regional data protection policies.
Career and Legacy
Koech built a professional career spanning nearly two decades, focusing on the intersection of law, fintech, public policy, and data protection. She joined KCB Bank Group in June 2022 as the data protection officer and was promoted a year later to head of data protection, overseeing compliance across the bank’s operations.
Before joining KCB, she worked at Safaricom PLC as a public policy manager. Throughout her career, Koech championed privacy and the protection of personal data in the evolving digital economy, grounding her work in principles of human rights and justice.
KICTANet Tribute
In their statement, KICTANet said, “Rest in peace, Rosemary. You will be greatly missed and always remembered by the KICTANet community.” They highlighted her role as a genuine advocate for rights-respecting digital governance frameworks.
