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.

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.

Until March 2025, Innocent Gatete had served as the head of finance and grants management at Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR).

The Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) Monetary Policy Committee has lowered its policy rate from 10.75 percent to 10 percent to stimulate lending in the private sector. But banks have been slow to lower their lending rates following past rate cuts, citing high funding costs and increased credit risk.

The experienced finance executive will compete in the first-ever 'Oscars of Finance', where 10 awards are up for grabs.

When Dorothy Kiprono took over as finance manager at Aerolink Uganda, she did not anticipate that one of her biggest challenges would be dealing with staff departures. She explains how she successfully managed a staff-turnover crisis and created a sound strategy for handling future exits.

In October 2023, Funlola Pearce packed up her apartment into a container in preparation for her move to Kenya. During this busy time, she stopped exercising, caught up in the whirlwind of planning her relocation.

Yas Tanzania CFO and executive director Innocent Rwetabura is the fourth finance leader to join the running for the inaugural CFO Awards for East Africa

Dr James McFie is a household name in the world of academia. The Sasini board chair and senior lecturer at Strathmore University, who boasts more than 50 years of experience in the field, gives his viewpoint on what it takes to excel in today’s financial landscape.

Nirav Patel has assumed the role of executive director at Ugandan manufacturer Steel & Tube Industries.

Shime Baligira has joined the list of finance leaders who will be competing in the 2025 ‘Oscars of Finance’.

Josephine Njoroge was recently appointed as finance and strategy director at Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) after nearly four years as the CFO of DHL Express Kenya.

Dr Michael Lugemwa, who is the finance and operations director at Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) Uganda, does not seek the spotlight. But his steady resolve and leadership have made a clear impact at the fund.