Doreen Mangesho once faced a financial crisis that changed everything about how she leads. Today, that lived experience defines her approach to managing turbulence.

For many finance leaders, sustainable performance comes from the routines that help them stay grounded. Pathcare Kenya CFO Stephen Kimani, ICEA Lion Life Assurance CFO Kevin Nyakeri and Inyange Industries finance director Paul Tuyizere reveal the practices that help them stay focused.

The firm adds its support to the region’s most anticipated annual celebration of CFO excellence.

EABL’s first tranche under its KSh 20 billion medium-term note programme was oversubscribed, raising KSh 16.7 billion against a target of KSh 11 billion.

As COP30 continues, the debates taking shape this week are highlighting the financial realities organisations must prepare for. For CFOs, this moment raises practical questions about how to guide their organisations through change.

Every step in Japhet Valerian’s career came from long nights of teaching himself what others already knew. His discipline became the engine of his rise, carrying him to the CFO seat long before most people get there.

What began as casual weekend training sessions became a lifeline for boys in Nairobi’s Huruma estate seeking guidance and support. Jubilee Insurance CFO Eugine Mutekhele’s basketball project now provides pathways to education and work.

The firm joins the growing list of partners supporting the region’s most prestigious awards for finance leaders.

Setting up a finance function from scratch demands both patience and precision. Ampersand Energy finance head Collins Otieno, Bank of Kigali group head of finance Ange Ntiranyibagirwa and Dolphin Professional Services CFO Noel Ngonyani describe the steep learning curve that comes with building systems from the ground up.

Bartin will lead the company’s financial strategy, controls and operations as it expands its footprint across the continent.

I&M Bank Rwanda CFO Dederi Wimana changed her leadership by learning to listen first. She credits this lesson to raising five strong Gen Z children.

Among the partners are AAR Insurance, ALN, Cold Solutions Kenya, EABL, Equity Bank, GardaWorld, ICEA Lion, Kenya Power, Safaricom and SBSL.

Emmanuel has over a decade of experience in finance, audit and business performance.

After nearly four years as the head of finance at Qona Sacco, Eric Shikanda has stepped into the COO role at The Kenya Bankers DT Sacco.

Returning to her alma mater 27 years after graduating, EABL group CFO Risper Genga-Ohaga called on students to define success for themselves.

Maneno Mpagama works with a clear head, even when the pressure mounts. He has made a habit of calm thinking and knowing when to stand his ground.

The bank has come on board as a partner for the first-ever CFO Awards, demonstrating its commitment to supporting outstanding finance leadership.

In finance, courage often takes the form of refusing to take the easy route. DPF Uganda FD Dr Michael Lugemwa, HEVA Fund FD Dr Karimi Ngeera and Baylor Foundation Uganda FD Marie Nassiwa Martin speak to CFO East Africa about the decisions that tested their values.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation finance director Dharmendra Agrawal believes people work best when they are happy. He likes to make sure his team feels supported, especially in tough times. In his experience, good energy at work leads to better results.

Nareshbabu Kaparouthu has spent 18 years shaping finance systems across India, Oman and East Africa. He now leads efforts to build sustainable systems that make clean water projects possible in Tanzania.