Category: Corporate Governance

The Top 20 C-Suite Leaders Shaping the Future of Business in 2027

November 7, 2026

“Working for UBA has expanded the way I see both Africa and the role of communications,” Catherine says. “You quickly realise that there is no single African audience. Every market has its own nuances, but there are also powerful aspirations that connect us. The discipline is in protecting what the brand stands for while finding the cultural and commercial relevance that makes it meaningful in each market.”

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The Top 20 C-Suite Leaders Shaping the Future of Business in 2027

November 7, 2026

“Working for UBA has expanded the way I see both Africa and the role of communications,” Catherine says. “You quickly realise that there is no single African audience. Every market has its own nuances, but there are also powerful aspirations that connect us. The discipline is in protecting what the brand stands for while finding the cultural and commercial relevance that makes it meaningful in each market.”

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Top 25 Kenya CEOs Impacting Sub-Saharan Economies 2026

Her governance footprint extends beyond formal corporate appointments. She is a member of The Boardroom Africa, a pan African initiative strengthening corporate governance by increasing the representation and preparedness of women on boards across the continent.

December 31, 2025

Top 25 Kenya CEOs Impacting Sub-Saharan Economies 2026

Beyond the boardroom, he remains committed to community empowerment. For instance, as a field volunteer with ANPPCAN, he dedicated time to supporting women who have been formerly incarcerated, equipping them with business skills and facilitating access to micro-loans to help them rebuild their lives.

December 31, 2025

Top 25 Kenya CEOs Impacting Sub-Saharan Economies 2026

In 2024, Kenya Airways recorded a KSh 5.4 billion profit after tax, its first annual profit in over a decade and the highest in the company’s history. This milestone symbolized the culmination of disciplined restructuring, cost optimization, and commercial reorientation.

December 30, 2025

Top 25 Kenya CEOs Impacting Sub-Saharan Economies 2026

When Gitogo returned to Britam in 2022, the business was steady but not firing on all cylinders. “We had the fundamentals; a good brand, solid teams, loyal customers, but the energy needed refocusing,” he said in a recent interview.
Two years later, Britam reported KSh 7.3 billion in profit for 2024, its strongest performance in years. The turnaround came from disciplined execution: tightening operations, improving returns from investments, and aligning the regional businesses around a shared strategy.

December 30, 2025

Top 25 Kenya CEOs Impacting Sub-Saharan Economies 2026

For Oigara, East Africa’s next frontier is competitiveness, not survival. He believes the region’s growth story must be anchored in human capital, sustainable finance and regional integration. “The next decade will test our creativity as much as our courage,” he reflects. “But those who transform readiness into advantage will define Africa’s future.

December 30, 2025

Top 25 Kenya CEOs Impacting Sub-Saharan Economies 2026

Having been previously recognised by this publication as one of the Top‍ 60 most transformative CEOs impacting the economy and among the Top 2​5 most transformative leaders impacting business in Kenya, Cris is a business leader​ of many firsts. Most notably, he is the first Kenyan at the helm of the Company’s operations since it commenced operations in Kenya 118 years ago.

December 30, 2025

Top 25 Kenya CEOs Impacting Sub-Saharan Economies 2026

A defining feature of Ratemo’s leadership is her commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. She has placed ESG at the core of KDC’s strategy and operations, ensuring that every investment promotes sustainability, ethical governance, and positive social outcomes.

December 30, 2025