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After serving as Rwanda’s accountant general, Patrick Marara Shyaka found that crossing into the private sector came with unexpected challenges. The CFO of Rwanda Fertiliser Company reflects on the changes he had to make and the routines that keep him grounded.

Dunstan Stober’s journey as a writer began after his grandmother opened him up to the world of books. He now writes his own books and essays as a way to reflect on his life and share the resulting lessons.

UDB finance director Denis Ochieng outlines how the bank's sustainability programme is building a pipeline of sustainable projects and why green bonds will be central to its long-term impact.

Although finance leaders are often judged by profit margins and cost control, many find that their most meaningful contributions happen beyond the numbers. For ICEA Lion Uganda CFO Philip Ahabwe, Kioo financial controller Dipen Patel and Lake Turkana Wind Power CFO Alice Wathika, the real indicators of success are less about financial performance and more about the human impact of their work.

During the first-ever CFO East Africa Virtual Summit, titled CFO Ideas Worth Sharing, a breakout session on strategy brought together more than 50 finance executives. The conversation revealed that CFOs across East Africa are stepping into broader leadership roles.

AGL Tanzania CFO Sekou Kaba reflects on a career that has taken him across Anglophone, Lusophone, and Francophone Africa. He reveals how he learnt to step back from doing everything himself and embrace leadership built on openness and trust.

East Africa’s financial leaders are navigating a world where their roles are no longer confined to the balance sheet. Nearly 200 of the region’s finance leaders gathered for CFO East Africa’s first-ever virtual summit titled CFO Ideas Worth Sharing.

Hundreds of leading CFOs from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda gathered online for CFO East Africa’s first Virtual Summit, titled CFO Ideas Worth Sharing.

CFO East Africa’s first-ever virtual summit titled CFO Ideas Worth Sharing convened nearly 200 of the region’s finance leaders for a powerful session that tackled topics that remain top-of-mind for CFOs. Over three hours, a series of speakers shared insights that touched on the realities of financial leadership today.

For the last two months, James Nyutu has served as group managing director at Unga Group, having transitioned from the role of group finance and ICT director.

Across East Africa, regulatory changes and funding disruptions are frequent occurrences. Mi Vida Homes CFO Solomon Nzomo, CRDB Bank CFO Frederick Nshekanabo and PSI Uganda CFO Christine Nakayenga explain how they lead their organisations through times of uncertainty without losing their focus.

BK Group finance head Ange Ntiranyibagirwa retired his national soccer league jersey to build a high-flying career that spans banking, telecommunications, FMCG and infrastructure. He now leads finance at Rwanda’s largest financial services conglomerate while keeping his passion for the game alive.

As younger employees enter the workforce, CFOs are learning to adjust not only their leadership styles but also their expectations. Sika head of finance Msonga Msigala, Frostan group FD Seleman Issa and Geminia Life Insurance head of finance Caxton Makau share how they are approaching a new generation of professionals.

Regulation of digital assets in East Africa is still in its early stages, with countries testing different approaches that will determine whether innovation is enabled or constrained. Yellow Card senior legal counsel Edline E. Murungi explains why the rules must focus on the actors rather than the technology.

When people think of finance, they often imagine accountants buried in spreadsheets, closing books at the end of each month, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. While these activities remain core, the scope of the finance function has expanded dramatically.

Andrew boasts over 20 years of experience in audit, corporate finance, and financial leadership across Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa.

Randa Rugangazi has played a central role in shaping growth at Irembo, where he steers a youthful team through complex strategy with a leadership style grounded in clarity and consistency.

Jubilee Holdings posted a 22 percent rise in net profit for the first half of 2025, supported by strong insurance revenue growth and higher investment income.

Bank of Kigali Group reported an 8.6 percent rise in net profit for the first half of 2025, driven by effective cost management across BK Group and lower funding costs. Head of finance Ange Ntiranyibagirwa says the focus now shifts to sustaining momentum through tighter execution and continued balance sheet strength.

The deepest meaning of work often emerges when numbers meet real human lives. Yas Tanzania CFO Innocent Rwetabura, Finca Uganda CFO Robinah Siima, and Hewatele CFO Joan Andia reveal what gives their work a sense of purpose beyond the balance sheet.