Kenya

Punil is keen to close the gap between what finance teams can do and the tools they are using to do it.

For Lake Turkana Wind Power CFO Alice Wathika, the most meaningful returns her organisation generates have nothing to do with the balance sheet. She explains how working at Africa’s largest wind farm has

What does it mean to lead with impact? For Deloitte Consulting Tanzania finance head Relief Mtenga, aBi Finance Uganda head of finance Sonia Adibaku, L’Oréal East Africa CFO Linda Mfuchi and Ishara Towers Rwanda CFO Lilian Budandi, the answer goes far beyond the balance sheet. Ahead of International Women’s Day, the four finance leaders from across the region reflect on what it truly means to make a difference.

Mary had butterflies for an entire weekend before saying yes to the regional role. Two or three years before that, she had already been preparing someone else to take her place.

Gladys steps in as Chemutai exits after a 25-year career at the bank, having expanded the CFO remit across East Africa and the continent.

The bank's finance function gets access to opportunities for professional growth and peer connection.

With East Africa's creative economy suffering from fragmented intellectual property systems, finance leaders often face suppressed valuations and high risk premiums. Here is how the proposed regional EAC Creative Bill aims to standardise cross-border licensing and unlock measurable revenue streams for patient capital.

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.

Our outlook on risk assets remains broadly positive heading into the year. But we are watching four key risk factors that every investor in this environment should have firmly on their radar.

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.

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.

The quiet shift towards on-chain infrastructure and why CFOs should pay attention

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

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.

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

The membership unlocks premium career development opportunities for the company's senior finance team and deepens their engagement with finance leaders in the region.