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Christine also serves as the vice president of partnerships at Kepler.

Gabriel will lead the non-profit’s efforts in financial strategy, operational excellence, institutional resilience, and sustainability integration.

When Baylor Foundation Uganda finance director Marie Nassiwa-Martin made the leap from the UK back to her home country, she had to make some tough calls. But through it all, her resilience, rigour and integrity continue to be a beacon for her peers in the profession.

A year after the launch of its Dar es Salaam chapter, CFO East Africa returned to the financial hub of Tanzania with a renewed focus on leadership and resilience. The CFO Summit: Reflections and Aspirations saw finance leaders convene at the Dar es Salaam Serena hotel to share perspectives on the evolving role of CFOs.

In his keynote address at the CFO Summit: Reflections and Aspirations summit, Absa Bank Tanzania CEO Obedi Laiser noted that “the only certainty in the current business environment is uncertainty”.

Ahmed boasts over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, having joined LaFargeHolcim Tanzania in April 2020 as the chief financial officer.

Today’s dynamic and volatile environment means that CFOs cannot count on revenue to keep trending upwards. If the goal is sustainable growth and profitability, there is little choice but to pursue deliberate and sustained deployment of strong internal controls to protect revenue, prevent fraud and ensure financial integrity.

NMB Bank CFO Juma Kimori joins the running for the first-ever CFO Awards for East Africa.

Lilian Budandi, IHS Towers finance director, considers herself a true East African. As a leader, she embodies unapologetic excellence and a clear sense of purpose.

MTN Uganda CFO Andrew Bugembe has nearly two decades of experience in the telecommunications sector in Africa, having led finance functions for MTN in Ghana, Congo and Liberia.

For years, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) was defined by discipline, precision, and stewardship. Ensuring financial compliance, managing risk and preserving shareholder value were the defining pillars. But a quiet revolution is taking place.

Until her appointment, Angela was the regional CFO of Guaranty Trust Bank.

Jackline Aluda joins the running for the 2025 CFO Awards for East Africa

Guaranty Trust Bank regional CFO Angela Koech is thrilled by the unpredictable. She has come to understand leadership as a journey in service of others and is keen to leave her mark on those she crosses paths with. As she steps into a new realm of leadership, she is excited for what comes next.

Bayport Tanzania CFO Rehema Sanare has been nominated for the 2025 CFO Awards

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recently cut its base rate by 75 basis points to 10 percent, aiming to stimulate lending in the private sector.

Rahul was appointed as the CFO of Silverback Tea Company in February 2023.

For Knight Frank Uganda head of finance Asibat Mwambu, it is always about results. The driven executive blends his deep sense of responsibility to his stakeholders with concern for the world outside the business, encouraging his peers to pursue their passion.

Robinah Siima, CFO at FINCA Uganda, has been shortlisted for the first-ever CFO Awards for East Africa.