Username Investment appoints Sarah Wahogo as new CEO

By Isaac OGANGA

Username Investment Limited has picked Sarah Wahogo as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 14, in a move that is expected to see her assume the overall organisational strategy, financial performance, corporate governance, stakeholder management and people leadership.

“The Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome Sarah Wahogo as our new CEO,” said Reuben Kimani, Chairman of the Board at Username Investment Limited.

“We are confident that her experience, leadership skills, and strategic vision will be instrumental in driving Username towards continued success. We look forward to her valuable contributions to the organization,” noted the firm’s board Chairman Reuben Kimani.

Prior to her appointment, Sarah was the CEO of Safaricom Investment Cooperative and previously served as a Finance Manager at Username Investment Limited.

Sarah Wahogo has been described as a transformational leader “who redefines success with vision and resilience. She is very passionate about company performance, team motivation and increasing shareholders’ wealth. She has over 18 years of experience in leadership, accounting and financial management.”

In 2023 Sarah was unveiled as one of the top ten women CEOs in the real estate sector in Kenya by the Valuable Brands Kenya.

She holds a Higher National Diploma in Management Information Systems (MIS), Bachelor of Business Management degree (Finance and Banking option) from Moi University and is currently pursuing a Masters in International Economics and Trade from the same institution.

She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). Sarah is also a licentiate member of the Institute of Management of Information Systems (IMIS).

The Board also expresses its sincere gratitude to Reuben Kimani, who will be transitioning to the role of Board Chair after serving as CEO for close to a decade.  Mr. Kimani’s leadership and dedication have been instrumental in Username Investments’ journey, and the Board is confident he will continue to play a vital role in shaping the company’s future.