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. She has over eight years of advisory, audit and international tax experience across East Africa. The fintech veteran brings two decades of finance leadership across payments, digital assets and online travel to the pan-African payments company. He joins EABL from Diageo Ireland, where he serves as finance director, bringing over fifteen years of finance and leadership experience across Africa and Europe. She steps up to the listed tobacco manufacturer’s top finance role as Philemon Kipkemoi departs after nearly two decades at the company. 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. She moves to the insurance and asset management conglomerate after six years at the helm of EABL’s finance function. He steps up from his role as CFO, bringing over 12 years of financial leadership and strategic expertise to the top position.
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.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
Chelsea Aming’a joins Souk Farms as head of finance
Darren Makarem appointed CFO at Cellulant
Justin Mollel named incoming group CFO at EABL
Catherine Chepkong’a named finance director at BAT Kenya
Gladys Warirah succeeds Chemutai Murgor as Standard Chartered Bank Kenya CFO
Risper Genga Ohaga appointed group CEO of APA Apollo Group
Abdusalam Salim appointed CEO at Hass Petroleum
Isaac Lupokela promoted to Country Manager at Nyanzaga Gold Project
Sarah Bateta Okwi to act as managing director at MTN Mobile Money Uganda
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CFO East Africa community manager
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