Spotlight

Dunstan delivered the keynote address at the 5th Finance Professionals Kenya (FpKE) anniversary dinner in Nairobi, drawing from his journey of leadership across six African and two Asian countries.

PwC Kenya's performance and restructuring lead explains why early intervention matters more than most CFOs realise and how his practice is shifting from recovery to prevention.

Explore how the CGMA professional qualification is equipping finance leaders in East Africa with strategic, future-ready skills.

The CFO role in East Africa has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades. Crystal Ventures CFO Theogene Maniragaba, DTB Tanzania CFO Deusdedith Mulindwa and Frostan group FD Seleman Issa reflect on how finance leadership has evolved.

Ntiranyibagirwa Ange, who once played for Rwanda’s national league, still plays football every Sunday.The instincts he learned on the now guide his work across the Bank of Kigali Group.

EABL’s first tranche under its KSh 20 billion medium-term note programme was oversubscribed, raising KSh 16.7 billion against a target of KSh 11 billion.

As COP30 continues, the debates taking shape this week are highlighting the financial realities organisations must prepare for. For CFOs, this moment raises practical questions about how to guide their organisations through change.

Sage regional VP for medium business Gerhard Hartman explains why East Africa’s finance leaders must become tech-savvy advisers who guide both compliance and transformation.

In the last decade alone, the world financial landscape has experienced one of the most significant shifts since double-entry accounting was invented: the emergence of virtual assets. For CFOs, blockchain is not just a tool for timesaving; it is a strategic enabler.

Most CFOs treat risk as something to manage and measure, but for those who go on to build their own companies, it is far more personal. Bag Innovation CFO Akash Ladha, Umoja Coin CFO Bornmathew Nuru, and BasiGo CFO Jonathan Green explain what it means to carry both the financial and emotional weight of running a business.

The most powerful lessons often come at moments of change. Bank of Kigali CFO Anita Umuhire, I&M Bank Rwanda CFO Dederi Wimana and PASS Trust FD Doreen Mangesho look back on the turning points that took their journeys in a different direction.

Watu has released its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting achievements and challenges across its operations.

Dunstan Stober’s journey as a writer began after his grandmother opened him up to the world of books. He now writes his own books and essays as a way to reflect on his life and share the resulting lessons.

UDB finance director Denis Ochieng outlines how the bank's sustainability programme is building a pipeline of sustainable projects and why green bonds will be central to its long-term impact.

Across East Africa, regulatory changes and funding disruptions are frequent occurrences. Mi Vida Homes CFO Solomon Nzomo, CRDB Bank CFO Frederick Nshekanabo and PSI Uganda CFO Christine Nakayenga explain how they lead their organisations through times of uncertainty without losing their focus.

Jubilee Holdings posted a 22 percent rise in net profit for the first half of 2025, supported by strong insurance revenue growth and higher investment income.

The deepest meaning of work often emerges when numbers meet real human lives. Yas Tanzania CFO Innocent Rwetabura, Finca Uganda CFO Robinah Siima, and Hewatele CFO Joan Andia reveal what gives their work a sense of purpose beyond the balance sheet.

Most companies keep their attention on familiar threats such as regulatory changes or the pressures of competition. But the real dangers often emerge from weaknesses that remain unaddressed. Jubilee Insurance Tanzania CFO Nickson Motta, Rwanda Fertiliser Company CFO Patrick Marara, and Bank of Kigali group head of finance Ntiranyibagirwa Ange reveal the blind spots that can threaten even the strongest organisations.

MTN Uganda recently announced strong half-year results with data revenue up 31 percent and fintech up 19 percent, despite a one-off tax settlement that reduced profit after tax by 9.7 percent.

Dolly Sagwe Onyoni’s work as finance director at Oracle is matched only by her deep commitment to mentoring the next generation. She explains how she is creating programmes that equip young people and professionals with the skills to lead themselves and others.