Kenya

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) model has grown popular in recent years as consumers seek alternatives to credit cards and huge upfront payments. De-risking the model offers the potential for greater profitability to organisations willing to explore this space.

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.

EABL Group CFO Risper Genga Ohaga has been nominated for the inaugural CFO Awards for East Africa.

Mollen Odhiambo-Koech has assumed the role of interim CFO at DHL Worldwide Express Kenya. Until her appointment, she had served as deputy CFO and business controller at DHL, having joined the multinational logistics company more than 15 years ago.

Dorothy ‘Dolly’ Sagwe, Oracle Africa’s finance director, has come to be known as the ‘start up finance manager’, helping three Fortune 500 companies establish a presence and operations in Kenya over the past 25 years. But her personal story reveals a search for meaning beyond the trappings of corporate life.

After four years of losses, Sanlam Kenya has finally turned the tide, reporting a historic Ksh 1 billion profit. Head of finance Fredrick Njoroge explains how the company overcame challenges to achieve sustained growth.

In the past, CFOs were seen as financial gatekeepers who managed an organisation’s costs and risks. Today, finance leaders are expected to drive strategy, innovation, and growth. American Tower Company CEO George Odenyo, MAT Abacus Business School principal Professor Samuel Sejjaaka, and Strathmore University senior lecturer Professor James McFie weigh in on how finance executives can drive value and shape the future of their companies.

In Kenya's dynamic landscape of asset financing, Watu Credit has emerged as a key player. At the helm of its financial strategy is Steve Onyango, head of finance, whose leadership is helping drive the adoption of e-mobility in the region.

David Wafula will devote the next few months to strengthening corporate governance through his directorial roles at various companies in South Africa, Kenya and Rwanda and completing his studies in sustainable leadership.

Kenya’s e-mobility landscape is growing in leaps and bounds, but players in the industry are still facing challenges in scaling up adoption. Watu Credit head of finance Steve Onyango, who is also the treasurer of the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK), reveals what it would take to de-risk financing and create a friendly policy environment for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

Emma Kendi has been appointed as finance lead at Kenya Rhino Range Expansion. Until March 2024, she had served as financial controller at BigCold Kenya, providing leadership in the development of the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.

The seasoned finance director will oversee the conglomerate’s corporate strategy, operations, and governance, leveraging more than two decades of experience across multiple industries to drive growth and stakeholder alignment.

Strategy took centre stage at the 2025 CFO East Africa Kick-off Summit, where leading finance executives traded insights on ways to embed agility into corporate planning and leverage their skills to shape the progress of the country.

As the world prepares to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, finance leaders pause to reflect on the strides women have made in the profession. Ahead of the day, Lake Turkana Wind Power CFO Alice Wathika, Liquid Intelligent Technologies CFO Shime Baligira, and FINCA Uganda CFO Robinah Siima share their perspectives on how far the sector has come and what remains to be done.

Culture is the silent force behind any successful organisation. While the CFO role is often assumed to have little to do with influencing organisational culture, finance leaders are at the core of shaping a company's culture, writes Jackline Aluda, CFO of Cold Solutions. 

Lake Turkana Wind Power CFO Alice Wathika has broken barriers as the first female finance leader in one organisation after another. In a conversation with CFO East Africa, she reveals how her passion for delivering impact at the community level has defined her trailblazing journey.

CMCL founder and CEO Carol Musyoka, who has more than a decade of experience in corporate governance consulting, has joined the experienced panel of judges for the inaugural CFO Awards for East Africa. The seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur speaks to CFO East Africa about the importance of big-picture thinking for C-level finance executives.

Finance director Kinya Kimotho has embarked on a three-month career sabbatical to focus on mentoring, leading and driving impact in new spaces.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way business is done across the world, and finance is no exception. Kisima Farm CFO Francis Ngumbi, Liquid Intelligent Technologies CFO Shime Baligira, and Deposit Protection Fund Uganda finance director Dr Michael Lugemwa share their thoughts on the risks and benefits of generative AI.

Jubilee Health Insurance recently launched J-Force, a digital platform designed to streamline policy management, client engagement, and transaction processing with the overall goal of improving the insurer’s efficiency. According to CFO Eugine Mutekhele, the platform aims to transform the way insurance is distributed, accessed and experienced.