The operator of Tanzania's largest container handling facility brings a cross-functional leadership team into CFO East Africa as it takes up a corporate membership.

The hospital’s long-serving COO swaps roles with Baraka Kerich, who moves into operations after nearly eight years leading finance.

CCPL head of finance Pius Ngira breaks the standard accountant mould, combining grit and curiosity to keep cash flowing smoothly. He believes modern finance leaders must step onto the factory floor and use smart tools to make faster, bolder business moves

She joins the fund administrator from Ed Partners Africa, where she served as CFO for five years.

As part of its corporate membership, ATC, which powers mobile connectivity across Africa, brings its senior finance team into the community.

He previously served as CFO of the company's Africa region for over five years and brings additional experience from CFO roles at Osprey Renewables and Zambia Seed Company.

Jacqueline Kiwanuka, CFO at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company (UECDL), is among the nominees for the 2026 CFO East Africa Awards, with 20 years of financial leadership across Uganda's public and private sectors.

Jaco joins Trinity from Khoemacau Copper Mining, where he served as senior financial adviser following the company's $1.9-billion sale to MMG, having previously led the finance function as group CFO through the construction of the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana.

The tier one East African bank celebrates its 80th year in operation this year.

While 88 percent of organisations now use AI, fewer than six percent see major earnings impact. In this article, CFO Amir Parpia explores how C-suite leaders can combine AI-driven insight with human judgement and collaboration to create sustainable enterprise value.

The former G4S Kenya and KPMG executive takes charge of finance on an interim basis as Sanjeev Panwar prepares to exit after 18 years with the group.

KPMG Uganda country managing partner Stephen Ineget spoke at the CFO Sustainability Summit at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala on August 13, where he said companies need to bring ESG into their financial planning as Uganda prepares for IFRS S1 and S2 reporting.

The agrifinance institution has spent over two decades bridging the gap between Tanzania's agricultural entrepreneurs and formal financing.

Dr Karimi Ngeera, finance director at HEVA Fund, is among the nominees for the 2026 CFO East Africa Awards, with expertise in blended finance, impact investing and creative economy finance.

Robinah Siima has made her mark as Finca Uganda’s first female CFO. She leads by staying close to her people and paying attention to how financial decisions shape lives beyond the boardroom.

The century-old government-owned bank is redefining mass-market banking in Uganda.

Ira Kaviti, CFO at Jambojet, is among the nominees for the 2026 CFO East Africa Awards, with over 20 years of leadership across aviation, insurance, asset management and financial services.

Alfred Ramosedi, FCMA, CGMA, president at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and co-chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, who is based predominantly in Africa, and Tariro Mutizwa, FCMA, CGMA, vice president – Africa at CIMA, agree that AI will change what finance professionals do, but not who leads. They speak to CFO East Africa about the shifts changing the profession across the continent.

The expanded mandate adds country-level operational leadership to her existing role, deepening her footprint across the insurance brokerage.

DP World head of finance Micah Nyariki sees finance as a platform for shaping strategy and enabling transformation. Throughout his journey, he has positioned finance at the centre of business decision-making, helping organisations navigate change. He has built his career around curiosity and the confidence to challenge what he sees.