By: Kanto
Kai Okanta
Safaricom Ethiopia
Telecommunications PLC has appointed Samuel Munyua as its Chief Finance Officer
(CFO), effective November 1, 2026.
Munyua brings over 20 years
of experience in finance, with expertise in financial strategy, governance,
treasury, controls and business performance.
He joined Safaricom Kenya in
2021 as Group Financial Controller, where he played a key role in strengthening
the Group’s financial position, leading major funding initiatives and
supporting Safaricom’s expansion into Ethiopia.
Among the major initiatives
he led was Safaricom’s inaugural KES 20 billion Green Bond, which formed part
of the company's funding activities.
Before joining Safaricom,
Munyua held senior finance leadership positions at KCB Bank Kenya and Barclays
Bank Kenya, now ABSA Bank.
He holds a Bachelor of
Commerce in Finance from the University of Nairobi, is a Certified Public
Accountant and has a Senior Executive Program for Africa Certificate from
Harvard Business School.
Announcing the appointment,
Safaricom Ethiopia congratulated Munyua and wished him success as he takes on
the new role.
