Author: Khusoko

FSD Kenya has announced the appointment of Rashmi Pillai as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2nd February 2026. Rashmi succeeds Tamara Cook, who exited on 22nd January to join the Office of the United Nations Secretary‑General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health in New York. A New Chapter for Kenya’s Financial Sector Rashmi brings nearly two decades of experience driving financial sector transformation across Africa and South Asia. Her career spans leadership roles at FSD Uganda, Wave Mobile Money, CGAP at the World Bank, and UNCDF. She also founded India’s Sankalp Forum, the country’s first major impact investment platform, now…

Sidian Bank has rolled out its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Campaign in Meru County to improve access to clean water and promote hygiene awareness in schools and communities across the region. The initiative directly addresses the pressing need for safe water. As part of the campaign, the bank donated 10,000‑litre water tanks to several constituencies in partnership with local leaders and community structures. The tanks are expected to ease daily water challenges, strengthen household hygiene practices, and build healthier, more resilient communities. Speaking at the launch, Simon Mwangi, Head of Government and Institutional Banking at Sidian Bank, emphasized the…

Standard Chartered has appointed Dalu Ajene as Chief Executive Officer for its operations in Africa. He will also serve as Head of Coverage for Africa. Dalu previously served as CEO of Standard Chartered Nigeria, a role he assumed in April 2024. During his tenure, the bank met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation requirement of ₦200 billion for national commercial banks ahead of the March 2026 deadline. Before joining Standard Chartered, he was CEO of Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria. Dalu has more than 25 years of experience in global financial services. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dartmouth…

Safaricom has appointed Sylvia Anampiu as Director of Fixed Business, underscoring its push to transform Kenya’s broadband market with flexible, pay‑as‑you‑go fibre internet for homes and offices. The appointment comes as Safaricom prepares to shift fixed internet pricing away from rigid monthly plans to daily, weekly, and monthly bundles that mirror mobile data packages. The model is central to the company’s ambition to triple the size of Kenya’s fixed broadband market within five years. Leading Safaricom’s Fixed Broadband Strategy Anampiu, who assumed the role on January 5, will oversee strategy, growth, and profitability across Safaricom’s fixed broadband business, spanning home…

Risper Genga Ohaga will step down as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) at the end of June 2026, concluding a six‑year tenure marked by strategic financial leadership and resilience. Her exit comes shortly after the Asahi Group’s acquisition of Diageo’s stake in Diageo Kenya Ltd and UDV Kenya, a period of significant corporate transition. Professional Expertise Risper is a seasoned finance executive with a proven track record of transformational leadership, performance delivery, and governance excellence across multiple jurisdictions. Her core expertise includes: Driving performance and regulatory management Financial control and statutory accounting under…

Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi has confirmed she will step down this February, closing a three‑and‑a‑half‑year chapter at the helm of the tech giant’s local operations. In a statement shared on LinkedIn, Migwi reflected on her tenure and signaled a transition into a new phase of her career: “After an enriching 3.5 years, I am excited to share that I’ll be transitioning from my role this February. As I prepare to transition into my next chapter, I find myself looking back at this period with immense pride. It has been a profound honor to lead this work, but the…