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Dunstan delivered the keynote address at the 5th Finance Professionals Kenya (FpKE) anniversary dinner in Nairobi, drawing from his journey of leadership across six African and two Asian countries.

The CFO explains how he turned finance from gatekeeper to partner at Kisima Farms

After a year of IPOs and major financial transformations, Cold Solutions Kenya CFO Jackline Aluda, Kioo Tanzania financial controller Dipen Patel and MTN Uganda CFO Andrew Bugembe talk about how they are spending the festive season and what they look forward to in 2026.

Absa CFO Yusuf Omari graduated from the University of Nairobi on a Friday and began working the following Monday. Since then, his career has been a series of strategic masterstrokes that paint a picture of a leader adept at navigating the complexities of his role while driving growth.

Throughout the year, CFO East Africa provided a platform for conversations that went beyond the balance sheet. CFOs grappled with questions about their evolving role and how to lead in an era of constant disruption.

PwC Kenya's performance and restructuring lead explains why early intervention matters more than most CFOs realise and how his practice is shifting from recovery to prevention.

Four years after joining Pearl Bank Uganda, CFO Peter Ssenyange leads one of the country’s most respected finance teams. Peter shares how empathy and a drastic shift in culture helped restore performance and pride in the institution.

2025 marked a milestone year for CFO East Africa as the community brought finance leaders across the region together for a series of events that redefined what it means to lead in uncertain times. It was a year of many firsts, with the inaugural CFO Awards, the launch of the Rwanda Chapter and the first virtual summit all underscoring the platform's growing impact.

He boasts extensive experience in financial services, audit, and strategic leadership across East Africa and the UK.

Tanga Pharmaceuticals and Plastics (TPPL) CFO Surendra Tadikamalla is a firm believer in stepping out of one’s comfort zone and taking a risk. And this is partly how he creates trust in his team by supporting them through the discomfort of learning new things.

Miriam Kaggwa’s experience spans nearly the entire spectrum of C-suite leadership. Between July and October 2025, she served as interim CEO at advertising behemoth WPP Scangroup after nine months as COO and more than a decade in senior finance roles across different markets.

Ernst leverages over 15 years of experience in finance leadership across clean energy, M&A, and frontier markets in East Africa and Europe.

Rachel will drive the group's financial strategy, governance, and operational excellence across all regions.

Dilip was recently named East Africa's CFO of the Year alongside two other major awards.

The search for East Africa's most outstanding finance leaders is on as nominations open for the 2026 CFO Awards for East Africa.

Explore how the CGMA professional qualification is equipping finance leaders in East Africa with strategic, future-ready skills.

The CFO role in East Africa has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades. Crystal Ventures CFO Theogene Maniragaba, DTB Tanzania CFO Deusdedith Mulindwa and Frostan group FD Seleman Issa reflect on how finance leadership has evolved.

At the CFO East Africa ESG Summit on 10 July, EY associate partner Manasses Biwott delivered a clear message to finance leaders: sustainability has moved from the margins to the centre of business strategy.

A single act of faith can change an entire career trajectory. When Caxton Makau was still finding his footing after high school, a finance manager in the insurance industry took him under his wing. Years later, as the finance chief at Geminia Life Insurance, Caxton continues to pay that generosity forward.