The seasoned finance and strategy leader steps into the role after more than two decades spanning healthcare, FMCG and manufacturing across East Africa The Kisima Farm group CFO joins the council alongside eight other young professionals from across Britam's operating markets. Her remit now extends beyond FP&A and investor relations to cover financial controlling, reporting, tax, treasury, shared services, and credit collections. He takes over from Dunstan Ayodele Stober, who served as acting CFO since September 2024. The former CFO of Centum Real Estate steps into board leadership after more than 30 years in finance across FMCG, automotive and real estate. She steps up from her role as head of financial decision support at the bank. The seasoned manufacturing finance leader brings over 20 years of international experience across India, the UAE and Bangladesh. Irene steps up from her role as CFO, bringing 25 years of experience in financial management across telecoms, energy and financial services. Yusuf steps up following the resignation of Abdi Mohamed, who led the bank for three years. Geoffrey will lead the firm’s business growth strategy and financial operations across East Africa. Paul steps into the group CFO role after nearly three years at Jubilee Insurance, having served as senior regional head of finance and group head of finance before his appointment. David joins the Cannon Life Assurance board as chairperson, bringing with him over a decade of senior finance leadership across NIC Group and NCBA Group. Moses moves into the acting CEO position after serving as CFO of Britam Life Assurance Company (Kenya) for nearly nine years, with Hannah Kariithi appointed to act in the CFO role he vacates. Lawrence moves into the Kenya CFO role after a decade in Rwanda, where he served as chief accountant and later CFO of Britam's Rwanda business. Stephen steps into the CFO role after more than a decade at the organisation, having most recently served as finance manager. Evase brings more than a decade of banking and audit experience to the role, having most recently served as head of finance at I&M Bank Rwanda. He will focus on operational and financial advisory, elevating client experience, and reinforcing the systems and processes that support the firm's growth. She brings over 15 years of finance leadership across East and Southern Africa to the London-listed mining company. Gabriel moves up from his role as head of finance and operations at the non-profit, which he has held since February 2025. Stivin brings over 13 years of experience in financial services, audit, and strategic finance to his new role.Stephen Maina appointed managing director at Tropikal Brands Afrika
Francis Ngumbi appointed to inaugural Britam Youth Advisory Council
Caroline Wambugu takes on expanded finance leadership role at Safaricom
John Bugunya appointed CFO at MTN Rwanda
Bernadette Mutuku appointed independent non-executive director at KMRC
Diana Wangari Mwaniki appointed acting CFO at Absa Bank Kenya
Om Prakash joins Uganda Baati as CFO
Irene Maberi appointed interim CEO at ASA Microfinance Uganda
Yusuf Omari takes over as interim CEO at Absa Bank Kenya
Geoffrey Njuguna appointed MD at Interswitch East Africa
Paul Mungai appointed group CFO at Jubilee Insurance
David Abwoga appointed Cannon Life Assurance board chair
Hannah Kariithi appointed acting CFO at Britam Life as Moses Kang'ethe moves up to CEO
Lawrence Gathanji appointed CFO at Britam General Insurance
Stephen Njangiru takes on CFO role at Hand in Hand Eastern Africa
Evase Niyigena appointed CFO at Ecobank Rwanda
Lameck Muriithi appointed group COFO at ALN Kenya
Esther Ndeto joins Marula Mining as CFO
Gabriel Bundala steps up as acting executive director at Foundation for Civil Society
Stivin Augustino Mwanjibili joins Bank of Africa Tanzania as CFO
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CFO East Africa community manager
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