CIO & CISO Council

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), is a first line manufacturer, importer and distributor of wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages

An ICT professional with over 10 year's experience in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Water Resources Information Management Systems. This includes Water Resources Decision Support System, Knowledge Management, Flood Early Warning System, Climate risk assessment, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, and Laboratory Information Management System. I am passionate about water and climate-related innovation and research leading to strategic management and sustainable conservation measures in the face of water resources scarcity and climate change risks. Presently , I am actively engaging in Anticipatory and Innovative Governance.

A Technology Executive with over 10 years of experience in delivering enterprise-wide projects within scope, on time, and on budget while cutting costs, spearheading ROI-focused projects, and bridging the gap between business and technology to realize essential integration. Francis has done all these and much more under a variety of professional hats- working as Head of IT, System Support Engineer, and IT Administrator. He has led the development, deployment, and integration of IT systems and solutions, owning the full system and project management cycle- from requirements gathering to concept development, implementation, and deployment to propel changes, system, and operational efficiency. Additionally, he has been instrumental in network security, IT procurement, WIFI implementation and administration, P&L oversight and resource planning, as well as technical end-user support to elevate and enhance user experience. With strengths in big picture thinking, analysis, and interpersonal communication, his expertise includes: IT Project Management; Process Improvements; Business-Centric IT Leadership; IT Security & Compliance; Infrastructure Management; Business Continuity; Network Re-engineering!

AutoXpress is a market leader in the sale and fitment of auto parts and accessories and servicing of vehicles in East Africa with a network of 50 branches across Kenya, Rwanda Tanzania and Uganda. It represents some of the best-known global brands in the automotive sector ranging from Bridgestone and Pirelli in the tyre sector, Bosch, and Petronas in the service parts sector. AutoXpress offers fast, efficient and truly superior service with an identifiable difference ensuring the best customer experience. With the widest product range and the largest stock in the region, we cater to retail customers, resellers, garages, and corporate fleet operators.

Result-oriented hybrid Cloud Engineer with a deep interest in both cloud solutions (Azure, OCI, AWS) and data center solutions(IBM, Vmware, HPE, Lenovo).

Experience in Digital Transformation | Business Transformation | Digital Change | Digital Strategy Dynamic career of 22 years that reflects rich Africa & Indian experience and year-on-year success in IT Operations, ERP Implementation, Project Management, Data Center Management and IT Security: Establishing & maintaining clear communication with business sponsors, stakeholders & IT Teams on IT plans, policies status & risk controls Leading end-to-end execution of high valued complex projects in Global Onshore / Offshore Model as per SLAs and balancing work distribution to meet deliverables as per norms Build capability on new technologies including Bots , RPA, AI, IoT etc. Recognized as Supply Chain Specialist in end-to-end ERP implementation from gap analysis to go- live stage

Skilled professional with extensive experience in providing first-level support for DFS channels. My expertise also includes configuring new payment networks and payment partners to DFS channels, as well as the configuration of agents' point-of-sale (POS) systems. I excel at maintaining and updating these systems with ease, ensuring that they function efficiently. I also have extensive experience in monitoring ATM uptime, as well as the health of ATM devices. Familiarity with payment processing systems and software • Knowledge of basic accounting principles • Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping

As the Group Head of Enterprise Architecture at Jubilee Insurance, I lead the design, development, and enhancement of IT systems that support the business goals and strategies of the largest insurance company in East Africa. I have over 20 years of experience in technology and 13 years in the architecture domain, with a TOGAF certification and an MBA in Strategic Management.

I am an IT risk and Information Security professional with over 12 years experience gained in financial services and telecommunications. I have experience in maturing Information security across an organization using NIST Cybersecurity framework and ISO 27001. I am a passionate proponent of incorporating security as a business need in today’s digitally connected world with increasing compliance and regulatory requirements. I hold CISA & CISM certifications from ISACA, and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certificate. I was a recipient of the Business Daily Top 40 under 40 Women Award in 2016. I was also a board member of the ISACA Kenya chapter from 2014-2016. I take part in various conferences as a speaker and panelist, including annual ISACA Kenya conferences, CIO East Africa Security summit, and the first Africa CACS conference that was held in Nairobi in 2016.