Tom Macharia believes the best lessons come from pain you choose to learn from. The head of finance at Amadeus East Africa is now building a life away from the place he called home for 26 years.

There comes a moment in every finance executive’s career when the numbers alone cannot reveal what to do. Mi Vida Homes CFO Solomon Nzomo, Pass Trust finance director Doreen Mangesho and fractional CFO Michael Kariuki talk about the decision that tested them most and what it taught them.

She learned her most prized skills beside her father during school holidays long before she knew she was being taught anything at all.

The bank joins a growing community of East African financial institutions investing in the development of their finance functions.

Chris Eyre believes the best CFOs join their teams on the ground to get their boots dirty. The Helium One CFO explains how he has turned his local expertise into a competitive advantage in Tanzania.

NMB Bank has become the latest corporate member of CFO East Africa, giving its senior finance leadership team year-round access to regional finance networks and professional development opportunities.

Finance leaders are watching closely as technological disruption and other changes redefine how organisations operate across the region. Weetabix East Africa CFO Dr Sebastian Nthama, Tropical Bank CFO Aminah Galenda and PharmAccess director of finance Charles Gachuhi reveal the shifts they believe will shape the future of business in East Africa.

He steps up from his role as CFO, bringing over 12 years of financial leadership and strategic expertise to the top position.

For Equity's senior finance team, the membership provides year-round exposure to regional finance leaders and opportunities for career development.

2025 Young CFO of the Year Bilaal Ramjaun was recognised for rrevamping AzamPay’s pricing strategy and restructuring its business model to deliver sustained financial performance. In this interview, he reflects on why leadership at his age has meant holding steady through resistance.

Diana Mwaniki knows what it means to lead when the ground shifts beneath you. As head of finance decision support and finance director at Absa Bank Kenya’s bancassurance arm, she brings calm, agile thinking to times of uncertainty.

He steps into the role after two and a half years as CFO, bringing over 15 years of experience across tax, telecommunications, manufacturing, and mining.

She will take on the role in addition to her current position as CFO, effective March 1, 2026.

She has over 20 years of experience across telecoms, fintech, banking, and renewable energy sectors.

Seleman Issa looks back on his journey from a small Tanzanian town near Lake Victoria with quiet gratitude. His role as finance director at Frostan is the answer to a prayer he first said at the age of 14.

As the non-profit sector prepares for the first global financial reporting standard designed specifically for NPOs, finance leaders face a fundamental shift in how they demonstrate impact and accountability.

The membership provides premium professional development access for the telecommunications giant's finance leadership and strengthens connections with the region's finance community.

Following MTN Uganda's landmark secondary market listing in 2024, Andrew Bugembe took home multiple awards at the 2025 CFO Awards for East Africa.

She will lead the organisation's financial strategy and regulatory compliance, bringing over 15 years of progressive finance experience.

After more than two decades in tightly regulated environments, Clarisse Umutoni has learned that finance only matters if it delivers real outcomes.