IMF Retains Kristalina Georgieva As MD for Second Term
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has selected Kristalina Georgieva to serve as its Managing Director for a second five-year term that commences on October 1st, 2024. “I am deeply grateful [...]
Fintech Association of Kenya Appoints Andrew Barden as Board Member
The Fintech Association of Kenya (FINTAK) has appointed Andrew Barden to its board of directors for a two-year term. We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to our board, said Duncun [...]
Kenya Bankers Association's CEO Habil Olaka to Retire in March
The Kenya Bankers Association has appointed Raimond Molenje as acting CEO after announcing the looming retirement of long-serving CEO Dr. Habil Olaka. During his tenure, Olaka led the introduction of [...]LemFi Hires Ex OPay COO, Allen Qu to lead China Expansion
Allen Qu will lead LemFi’s growth efforts amongst the Chinese diaspora. With over 14 years of professional experience, Allen has a track record of building multi-billion dollar companies in many [...]
Schneider Electric Kenya Appoints Ifeanyi Odoh as President
Schneider Electric Kenya has replaced Carol Koech with Ifeanyi Odoh as its new Country President effective February 2024. “We look forward to tapping into the institutional knowledge and experience gained from [...]Frank Mwiti Appointed New CEO of NSE
Frank Mwiti, the Eastern Africa Markets Lead Partner at Ernst Young, will succeed Geoffrey Odundo as the CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Mwiti is a dynamic [...]
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Appoints Emeka Emuwa as Board Chair
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has appointed Emeka Emuwa as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Emuwa’s considerable experience, insightful perspectives and immense dedication to Africa’s development seamlessly align with our [...]Fred Mburu Takes the Helm as CEO of Fund Managers Association
The Fund Managers Association (FMA) Kenya, has announced the appointment of Fred Mburu as its inaugural CEO effective January 2024. Mburu previously served as the Chief Executive of Apollo Asset [...]Britam Appoints Hilda Njeru as Director Legal, Company Secretary
Britam Holdings Plc Board of Directors has appointed Hilda M. Njeru as the Director Legal and Group Company Secretary with immediate effect. Britam said in a statement that Hilda’s appointment [...]EABL Appoints Angela Namwakira as New Company Secretary
A statement from EABL Board Chairman Dr. Martin Oduor-Otieno also announced the resignation of Kathryne Maundu as Company Secretary with effect from 23rd October 2023. Maundu has resigned from four listed firms, namely EABL, Safaricom, BAT Kenya and Eaagads Limited, all in the last few weeks.BAT Kenya Announces Changes to its Board Of Directors
British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya Plc, a listed tobacco manufacturer, has announced several changes to its board of directors. In a statement, the firm said it had appointed Phyllis Wakiaga [...]IMF Seeks Replacement as Dr. Nancy Onyango Prepares to Exit
In mid-2023, Dr Onyango was shortlisted to replace Dr Patrick Njoroge as Central Bank of Kenya Governor.
