Azali

Azali

As the Company Secretary of Rock Investment Bank Limited, Azali CPS LLP plays a central role in supporting the Bank’s governance framework and the effective functioning of its Board of Directors. The firm serves as a trusted governance advisor to the Board, providing guidance on corporate governance, regulatory obligations, board processes, and directors’ duties within the highly regulated financial services sector.

Azali CPS LLP is responsible for facilitating Board and Committee meetings, ensuring that directors receive timely and comprehensive information to support informed decision-making, maintaining statutory records, and overseeing compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The firm also assists the Board in implementing governance best practices, monitoring compliance with Board-approved policies, and ensuring that governance structures remain aligned with the Bank’s strategic objectives and regulatory expectations

CHAIRMAN

Gregory O. Manyala, MCIArb

Greg is the Chairman of Rock Investment Bank and a seasoned legal and governance expert with over seven years of experience advising on complex commercial transactions, corporate structuring, and regulatory strategy. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and MCIArb, he has served in top-tier law firms, a Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed company, and a constitutional commission bringing a rare blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and institutional insight.

Greg is highly regarded for his work in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, legal due diligence, and real estate transactions. He has advised leading corporates and investors on high-stakes deals, consistently structuring transactions with clarity, foresight, and precision. His counsel is also trusted by boards of state corporations, NGOs, and listed entities, particularly in matters of compliance, governance, and enterprise risk.

At Rock Investment Bank, Greg provides strategic oversight and anchors the firm’s vision of delivering market-shaping research, trusted advisory, and bold leadership in Africa’s financial and legal ecosystem. His leadership is defined by clarity of purpose, integrity, and a commitment to building resilient institutions that thrive in complexity.