What is the BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit Kenya is about?

The BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit Kenya 2026 is the first BFSI edition to be held in Kenya — an invitation-only, in-person summit under the theme "Recalibrating Kenya's Financial Edge." It brings together Kenya's banking and financial-services tech leaders to explore digital banking, financial inclusivity, electronic payments, and safeguarding data privacy, alongside AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and analytics.

When and where is the summit taking place?

The summit takes place on 11th November 2026, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM, in Nairobi, Kenya.

The summit is aimed at senior BFSI technology decision-makers, specifically Kenya's 200+ CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, heads of digital transformation, IT infrastructure, cyber security, information and communication technologies, and other IT Experts from the Banking and Financial Service industry.

How do I register to attend as a delegate?

This is an invitation-only summit, you register by submitting a delegate enquiry, which is then reviewed for eligibility. Register here: https://bfsiitsummit.com/kenya/register-now.html

BFSI50 – BFSI Innovation and Technology Summit

Honouring Powerful Leaders Driving Technology Forward

Presenting the BFSI50

50 BFSI leaders to watch in 2026

Methodology

The BFSI IT Summit has put together the list of BFSI leaders to watch in 2026 based on nominations, direct applications, information from our database, interviews, company websites, and other public sources.

They are united in their passion and unwavering commitment to making a difference.

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These inspiring BFSI leaders are making waves in their respective fields, from Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Automation

Want to Meet These Inspiring Leaders?

Learn from these incredible leaders by attending BFSI IT Summit. Attendees will gain insights into the latest trends and technologies, as well as strategies for overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.

50 BFSI Leaders we Honoured in 2026

Dr. Thabiso Njongwe

Chief Digital Transformation Officer
ABSA Group

Albert Oosthuizen

CIO: PPB Core Technology
ABSA Group

Phakama Makalima

Chief Information Officer
Absa Group

Muhammad Ali Bhikhan

Chief Information Officer (CIO) - ABSA Regional Operations
Absa Group

Fundi Rarane

VP: Cyber Security - Business Engagement Lead
ABSA Group

Karabo Msareri Sekgantso

Head of Fraud Strategy -Digital & Enablement
ABSA Group

Vuyiswa Sigwadi

Head Data Enablement
Absa Group

Aaron Rosenpershad

IT Head of Governance and Reporting
Absa Group

Deven Reddy

Head of Technology
ABSA Group

Subash Sharma

Chief Digital Officer
Absa Personal and Private Banking

Rashid Ishmail

Chief Information Security Officer
Access Bank South Africa

Theo Mouchteros

Head of IT Operations
Acumen Group

Mohammed Khan

Head of Enterprise Architecture
Alexforbes

Khomotjo Kutumela

Chief Data & Analytics Officer
AVBOB South Africa

Alpana Sharma

Head of Department - IT
Bayport Financial Services

Nobantu Nene

Head: ICT Service Management and Governance
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Siphamandla Masuku

Group Chief Digital Officer
Discovery Limited

Makabongwe Siziba

Chief Information Officer
FASSET

Nollie Maoto

Chief Data and Analytics Officer - Compliance Office
First Rand Bank

Ntswaki Tebogo Lecage

BU Chief Information Officer
First Rand Bank

Amenda Makhetha-Sebake

Group Head of Data Privacy and Protection
First Rand Group

Chantal Moodley

Head of Linux & AIX Infrastructure & IT Ops
First Rand Bank

Nozipho Duma

Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Broader Africa
FNB South Africa

Lucas Molea

CIO
FNB South Africa

Priya Ramparsadh

Chief Data and Analytics Officer
FNB South Africa

Dido Wa Kalonji

Chief Information Officer
FNB Eswatini

Chris Williams

Chief Data and Analytics Officer
FNB South Africa

Kgasago Monyela

IT Service Delivery Head
FNB South Africa

Roshan Jelal

Head of Fraud Risk
FNB South Africa

Drickus Louw

Head IT Service Delivery - iDnA Business Intelligence & Power BI Platform
FNB South Africa

Maele Masibi

Business Architect Head | ConnectMe (CMe)
FNB South Africa

Kennedy Sekome

Head of IT Architecture
FNB South Africa

Babongile Ngcobo

Head of Operational Risk
FNB South Africa

Grace Tabea Letseka

Head of Resilience and data
FNB South Africa

Boitumelo Finger

Head of Information Technology
FNB Wealth & Investments

Mbulelo Sochifa

Head of IT Operations
Glacier by Sanlam

Malebo Sefula

Group Head: Data Governance
Investec

Amukelani, Emily Manganyi

Chief Information Security Officer
JSE

Qiniso Mthembu

Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
JSE

Pravesh Govender

Head: Group IT Infrastructure Platforms & Service Delivery
JSE

Grace Brown

Head CX and Client Services
JSE

Samuel Rantao

Head IT Trading and Risk Systems
Liberty Group South Africa

Djenneba Sidibe

SM: Head of Compliance Group Fintech
MoMo from MTN

Jermaine Francis

Head of Compliance
Nedbank

Kubendren Govender

Head: IT Risk
Nedbank

Andrew Crone

Head of Technology
Nedgroup Investments

Irene Akiy

Executive Head of Digital, Data and Analytics - Old Mutual Africa Region
Old Mutual Limited

Xolile Mthembu

Head: IT Governance, Risk, Compliance & Security
Old Mutual Insure

Preston Soobramoney

Head Cyber Security
Old Mutual Limited

Langelihle Nkabinde

Head of Compliance
Purple Group Ltd.

Kgotso Buys

Chief Information Officer : Investment Banking
Rand Merchant Bank

Xolani Nxadi

Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO): RMB Client Coverage
Rand Merchant Bank

Zipho-Zihle Mabu Mphahlele

Head Data Engineering
Rand Mutual - RMA

Mongezi Mngadi

Chief Risk Officer: Sanlam Financial Markets
Sanlam

Eugene Moodley

Head of Technology for Sanlam Collective Investments
Sanlam Investments

Leevendree Pillay

Head: Governance, Risk and Compliance
Sanlam Collective Investments

Katlego Mogoiwa

Head (Group) : IT Service Management
Santam Insurance

Denzil Phillips

Head - Information Technology
Confidential

Gboyega Dada

CIO Corporate and Investment Banking
Standard Bank Group

Nerina Naik

CIO - Treasury and Capital management
Standard Bank Group

Mandi Scott

CIO Digital and e-Commerce Group
Standard Bank Group

Sabelo Nkwanyana

Chief Information Officer - Business and Commercial Banking, Africa Regions
Standard Bank Group

Khomotso Molabe

Group CIO - Personal and Private Banking
Standard Bank Group, Johannesburg

Shillan Kisten

CIO: Shared Services (Business and Commercial Banking SA)
Standard Bank Group, Johannesburg

Sandile Sikhondze

CIO Client Payments - CIB Transaction Banking
Standard Bank South Africa

Sheldon Moonian

Head of Active Directory, DNS & Data Security
Standard Bank Group

Sibusiso Ngubeni

Executive Head of Data & Analytics
Standard Bank Group

Lisel Engelbrecht

Executive Head : Data Engineering, Analytics and AI
Standard Bank South Africa

Sonja Visagie

Head of IT Operations
STANLIB Asset Management

Liam Reddy

Chief Compliance Officer
State Bank of India, Johannesburg

Reyaan Uys

Executive Head of ICT & BI
TBFS

Fihlang Moses Molife

Data Head
WesBank