Benson Kariuki
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Position :Managing Director
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Biography :Kitabu is the Managing Director for Kenya Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT). Kitabu Joined KWFT in 1992 as an Accountant and has risen through the various positions including Director Finance and Strategy to the current position. He has a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years of experience in Strategy, Finance, Accounting, and Business Administration. Kitabu is a Board Member of Association of Microfinance Institutions (AMFI- Kenya).
He holds a Masters of Business Administration degree in Finance and a Bachelor of Science Degree both from Moi University. Kitabu is a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) and a Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK).
Kitabu is a visionary leader and was heavily involved in the transformation of KWFT to a regulated Microfinance Bank and thereafter in the successful implementation of strategies growing the Bank to its current asset base of over Kshs 25 billion.
He oversees the overall operations, strategic direction, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and driving the bank’s growth and profitability while maintaining high standards of customer service, operational excellence and technological advancements in line with the Institution’s strategy.
Kitabu is an active member of different professional bodies and is a respected and celebrated mentor in Strategy, Leadership, Sustainability and Finance. He has represented KWFT in various global and regional forums and seminars on diverse matters in Africa, Europe and Asia.
Overview
Kitabu is the Managing Director for Kenya Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT). Kitabu Joined KWFT in 1992 as an Accountant and has risen through the various positions including Director Finance and Strategy to the current position. He has a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years of experience in Strategy, Finance, Accounting, and Business Administration. Kitabu is a Board Member of Association of Microfinance Institutions (AMFI- Kenya).
He holds a Masters of Business Administration degree in Finance and a Bachelor of Science Degree both from Moi University. Kitabu is a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) and a Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK).
Kitabu is a visionary leader and was heavily involved in the transformation of KWFT to a regulated Microfinance Bank and thereafter in the successful implementation of strategies growing the Bank to its current asset base of over Kshs 25 billion.
He oversees the overall operations, strategic direction, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and driving the bank’s growth and profitability while maintaining high standards of customer service, operational excellence and technological advancements in line with the Institution’s strategy.
Kitabu is an active member of different professional bodies and is a respected and celebrated mentor in Strategy, Leadership, Sustainability and Finance. He has represented KWFT in various global and regional forums and seminars on diverse matters in Africa, Europe and Asia.