Benson Wakaba

Benson Wakaba serves as the Group Head of Risk and Compliance at ICEA LION Group since January 2025. Previously, Benson held the position of Head of Risk, Compliance, and Credit Administration at Dubai Islamic Bank from February 2023 to January 2025, managing enterprise risk and compliance. At Faulu Microfinance Bank, a tenure as Head of Risk and Compliance spanned from February 2021 to February 2023. Benson's career includes significant experience at KPMG Bahrain as an Associate Director, specializing in risk consulting, and over a decade at KPMG East Africa in various managerial roles focused on financial risk management. Educational qualifications include an ongoing MBA from the University of Birmingham, a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Nairobi, and certifications as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Operational Risk Manager.