Our Team

Johannes Kitaka

Dr. Kitaka joined the company in February 2018. Prior to this role, he served as the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in Jubilee and AIG insurance companies in addition to General Manager, Finance and Sales in Isuzu Motors East Africa Limited, a motor assembly and manufacturing enterprise. He has a well – seasoned Finance professional for over 28 years, with a wealth of experience in multinational companies’ set-ups in insurance, investments and motor industry with wider exposure to East Africa, Middle East, Brazil, South Africa, USA and Egypt. Johannes largely specializes in Finance and Accounting, strategic management, Insurance Industry Sustainability and lately Operations Management, Governance, Compliance, Controls and Agility. He has a PHD in Business Administration, Banking and Finance from Dedan Kimathi University, Master in Business Administration, specializing in Business Finance, a minor in Strategic Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Nairobi. Johannes is a CPA (K), CPS (K) and a member of both ICPAK and ICPSK. He currently sits in the AKI Motor Pool Committee among other leadership roles.

Mr. Hilary Njuki Mwangi

Hilary is an Actuary and a member of the Actuarial profession (UK). He holds a BSc in Actuarial Science from the University of Nairobi and an Executive MBA from USIU Chandaria School of Business. He has extensive insurance experience in specialist areas of pricing, analysis, reserving and product design and has worked for several top insurers locally. He joined the company in 2010 and has successfully spearheaded the growth strategy of the Medical Insurance division turning First Assurance into one of the leading Medical Insurance underwriters in the country.

Robert Mbugua

Robert joined the company in October 2019 as the Head of Underwriting, General Business. Prior to this role, he served as a business development director at AXA Africa Specialty Division. Robert also served as the Regional Specialty Manager at UAP OLD Mutual for four years prior to which he had served at various capacities at AIG Kenya for 14 years. Robert is an Insurance Graduate of the University of Nairobi and has attended numerous management and leadership courses around the world. He has specialized in Technical Underwriting and Insurance Management.

Mr. Elias Kariuki

Elias joined the company in March 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from Kenyatta University. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is also a qualified Quality Management Systems Auditor. He is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Elias has a wealth of experience in audit and risk management as well as management of Quality Management Systems. His main areas of interests are audit, risk, governance, information systems control and quality system reviews. Prior to joining the Company, He previously worked for Kenya Orient Insurance limited as Senior Auditor.

Denis Adem

Denis joined First Assurance in October 2007. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and is an Oracle Certified Associate (OCA). He has a wide experience of over 13 years in systems analysis, requirement analysis, business intelligence, systems implementation and project management. Prior to joining First Assurance he worked with Simba Technology as senior systems analyst and 3i InfoTech as implementation consultant and reports developer. He has spearheaded IT infrastructure and system upgrades that have greatly improved communication, branch connectivity and service delivery.

Jacob Sila

Jacob joined the company in December 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Moi University. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice and Regulatory Compliance from University of Cape Town and a Certificate in Compliance from University of Cambridge Judge Business School. Jacob has a wealth of experience in Financial Crime Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Audit and Risk Management. Before joining as Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Jacob was Compliance Monitoring Manager for Absa Bank of Kenya.

Stephen Simiyu

Stephen joined the company in October 2017 and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kenya Methodist University and also holds a Diploma in Business Management (KIM). He also holds an advanced diploma in insurance from the Insurance Institute of London (ACII) and is an Associate member of Kenya Institute of Management (KIM). He has over 9 years’ experience in insurance industry having worked with various underwriters.

Stephen Wanyonyi

Stephen Wanyonyi is an insurance professional with over 10 years experience in the insurance industry, having worked for several insurance companies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (Finance – Option) from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA).He’s an Associate member of the Insurance Institute of Kenya (AIIK) in addition to a Certificate of Proficiency in Reinsurance from Zep-Re Academy. Stephen has attended training and seminars in Insurance and Reinsurance, he holds several Transformative leadership certifications by Training Solutions. He is currently an active member of the Accident & Liability Technical committee at Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI)

Jane Muthee

Jane Muthee joined the company on 26th September 2019. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Science) from the University of Nairobi. She also holds Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII) from the Chartered Institute of Insurance (UK) and is an Associate member of The Insurance institute of Kenya (AIIK).

Jane has 11 years all round experience in General Insurance business as well as Banc assurance. Prior to joining the Company she worked for Heritage Insurance Company and UAP-Old Mutual Group.