Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience, the expert specializes in audit, risk management, forensic audit, and information systems audit. Previously held roles include Regional Counter Fraud Specialist at Plan International and Principal Manager at Safaricom PLC. Career highlights include executing over 100 forensic audits across multiple continents and training on counter fraud policies in over 20 countries. Responsibilities have included auditing MPESA, the world's largest mobile money platform, and leading fraud investigations in collaboration with law enforcement and justice systems. The expert is a Certified Fraud Examiner, CPA-K, and CISA.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors such as banking, telecommunications, insurance, manufacturing, oil and gas, and infrastructure. Background includes positions focusing on audit, risk management, and forensic services, with interdisciplinary expertise in digital forensics and fraud risk management applied in both public and private sectors. Their work has a broad geographic scope, covering Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, with a strong emphasis on regional and international initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes countries like Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and the UK. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with regional governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is fluent in English and Swahili, with beginner-level skills in French. These language competencies have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including in-country work across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, as well as in multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master’s degree in Commerce and a First Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Additionally, they have a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations and are a Certified Public Accountant in Kenya (CPA-K) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).