Four more partners back the inaugural CFO Awards

Muriel Adhiambo 25 November 2025

With only a day left until the inaugural CFO Awards for East Africa, four more partners have come on board.

The Central Bank of Kenya, Deloitte, Kenya Power, SHOFCO and Yellow Card have confirmed their support for the region’s most illustrious celebration of finance leadership, bringing the total of partners to 19.

As the clock ticks down towards the first-ever 'Oscars of Finance', their participation adds further momentum to the event and reflects the broad interest in recognising the achievements of CFOs across East Africa.

The black-tie gala will be held at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi on 27 November 2025, bringing together top CFOs, business leaders and partners for an exquisite evening of celebration, entertainment and fine cuisine.

The 2025 CFO Awards will honour excellence across key categories including CFO of the Year, Young CFO of the Year, Finance Transformation, Compliance and Governance, and Finance and ESG, among others.

Muriel Adhiambo

Muriel Adhiambo is the editor-in-chief, East Africa at Executive Communities. She's a lawyer and journalist who cut her teeth at a leading media house in Kenya, working across print, digital and broadcast. She loves writing and is naturally curious. When she's not working, you'll find her hiking, travelling, reading fiction or at a live music show.

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