Standard Chartered Head of Wealth and Retail Banking, Kenya, Edith Chumba, and Qatar Airways Regional Manager for East Africa, Fadi Zuraikat, during the partnership agreement between Standard Chartered and Qatar Airways./HANDOUT
Standard Chartered Bank has teamed up with Qatar Airways to launch an exclusive travel campaign targeting affluent Kenyan customers with discounted premium travel offers and lifestyle privileges.
The campaign, themed “Your Wealth Deserves a World-Class Journey,” will allow the bank’s affluent clients to enjoy collective discounts of up to 32 percent on Qatar Airways services. This includes a 12 percent discount on flights, 10 percent on Qatar Holidays packages, and up to 10 percent on the Qatar Airways Student Club.
In addition, clients will earn 4,000 Privilege Club points and access enhanced benefits from Standard Chartered Visa cards. These include triple reward points for online bookings, complimentary access to more than 1,200 airport lounges globally, and travel insurance coverage of up to USD 2.5 million.
The partnership is part of Standard Chartered’s global affluent strategy under its campaign “Now’s Your Time for Wealth,” which aims to strengthen its position as a leading international wealth manager and expand its affluent client base.
Edith Chumba, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking for Kenya and East Africa at Standard Chartered, said the collaboration aligns with the evolving needs of the bank’s clients.
“Our affluent clients expect more than financial solutions; they seek world-class experiences and exclusive privileges that align with their global ambitions,” Chumba said.
“Through our partnership with Qatar Airways, we are delivering both premium travel experiences and competitive wealth solutions that empower our clients to grow, protect, and enjoy their wealth, especially during this festive season.”
Qatar Airways, which operates three daily flights from Nairobi to more than 170 destinations worldwide, expressed its commitment to offering an enhanced travel experience for Standard Chartered’s high-net-worth clients.
Hendrik Du Prees, Vice President for Africa and Global Leisure Sales at Qatar Airways, said the partnership brings together travel and lifestyle value for the bank’s customers.
“Qatar Airways is delighted to partner with Standard Chartered to provide clients with a seamless blend of travel and lifestyle benefits,” he said.
“With our award-winning service, global network, and exclusive privileges, we are ensuring that Standard Chartered’s affluent customers enjoy unmatched travel experiences during the festive season and beyond.”
Standard Chartered has a strong global presence across 25 markets and operates four major wealth hubs in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Jersey. The bank says this network enables it to serve Kenya’s growing pool of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) effectively.
According to the June 2025 Henley & Partners Wealth Report, Kenya has about 6,800 dollar millionaires—individuals with a net worth of at least USD 1 million (Sh129.2 million). The number is projected to grow by 65 percent over the next decade, reinforcing Kenya’s position as one of Africa’s emerging wealth markets.
Qatar Airways, a nine-time winner of the Skytrax Airline of the Year award, said the collaboration underscores both brands’ commitment to serving Kenya’s affluent and aspirational clients.
The partnership, both institutions said, combines financial empowerment with premium global travel experiences, positioning Standard Chartered and Qatar Airways as lifestyle partners of choice for Kenya’s high-net-worth segment.
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