Silas Odhiambo is an accomplished ICT Officer with extensive experience in IT operations, systems administration, and end-user support across the financial, real estate, and corporate sectors. He has a proven track record in managing organizational IT infrastructure, enhancing system reliability, and supporting technology-driven operational efficiency.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Project Planning and Management. Silas is recognized for his strong analytical abilities, professional integrity, and commitment to delivering high-quality technical solutions. He consistently brings a strategic and results-oriented approach to every engagement.

Mark Nduati is a people-focused Human Resource professional with experience in driving talent acquisition excellence, employee relations, and HR operations.

Throughout his career, Mark has led end-to-end recruitment, built talent pipelines, and championed for HR process improvements. He brings a collaborative stakeholder management approach, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to understand their unique people needs designing smart hiring processes, implementing HR technology that simplifies work, and navigating employee relations with transparency and fairness.

He is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP-K) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Moi University. He is also a Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), where he remains engaged with the broader HR community.

Eliud Njoroge is an investment banking and corporate finance professional with over 15 years of experience advising corporates, financial institutions, governments, and investors across Africa. He specializes in M&A, capital raising, transaction structuring, and strategic advisory across financial services, infrastructure, manufacturing, and consumer industries, with a strong track record in cross-border deals spanning East and West Africa.

Prior to his current role, Eliud held senior positions at Gulf Cap Investment Bank, BDO East Africa, Manufacturing Africa, Silk Invest, and PwC.

He is a Fellow of the ACCA (FCCA), holds a BCom (Finance) from the University of Nairobi, and on MBA in Strategic Planning from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University.

Mariah is a CFA Level II Candidate and a Bachelor of Commerce graduate with a Finance major, with a strong passion for investments and financial markets, particularly within developing economies. She specializes in macroeconomic research and equity market analysis, focusing on how economic trends, monetary policy, global developments, and market sentiment influence financial markets and investment outcomes.

She is naturally curious and analytical, with a habit of questioning details others might overlook. She continuously seeks to expand her knowledge and remains open to new ideas and perspectives that lead to better insight and more efficient decision-making. She believes these qualities are essential in investment analysis, where understanding the story behind the numbers is just as important as the numbers themselves.

Isaac Shiundu is a Senior Associate – Advisory at Rock Investment Bank, bringing over 8 years of experience across Corporate Finance, Transaction Advisory, Investment Readiness and Preparedness Advisory, Accounting and Internal Audit.

Prior to joining Rock Investment Bank, Isaac served at advisory firms with presence in Kenya and the region, where he advised and supported clients across diverse sectors on capital raising, business valuations, independent business reviews, financial due diligences, financial analyses and related strategic insights. His work has spanned multiple markets across Sub-Saharan Africa, giving him a strong grounding in regional transactions dynamics.

Isaac is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), holds a Bachelor of Business Information and Management (BBIM), and is currently pursuing the Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA) qualification at the Advanced Level.

James Kinya holds a bachelor’s degree in Financial Engineering with a strong interest in financial markets. He has a solid foundation in valuation, financial modelling, and market research, with a strong focus on delivering structured and data-driven analysis.

At RIB, he works within the research function, supporting the team with financial analysis, due diligence, and the preparation of client-facing documentation. James is passionate about capital markets and focused on developing expertise across financial markets and transaction processes.

Tonny Blair is a Senior Research Analyst in the Research Department at Rock Investment Bank. He leads equity research coverage of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with particular depth in the banking and energy sectors, producing institutional-grade initiation reports, sector studies, and financial models that inform investment decisions for the bank’s institutional clients.

His research is built on independent, well-substantiated views of sector dynamics and company fundamentals, translating rigorous analysis into clear recommendations that institutional investors act on. He also mentors the department’s junior analysts, and is recognized for the analytical depth and conviction behind his calls.

Tonny holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and has passed Levels I and II of the CFA Program, progressing toward the CFA charter. He has advanced through intern and analyst roles at Rock Investment Bank, building a track record of sell-side research valued for its analytical depth and practical relevance.

Kipkoech Ismael is a finance and data science professional with a strong foundation in financial engineering and a passion for applying analytical thinking to real-world financial decision-making. He completed his undergraduate studies at JKUAT and has since focused on integrating finance with advanced analytics to generate meaningful insights.

He is a CFA Level II candidate, having successfully passed Level I, and holds the FMVA certification from the Corporate Finance Institute. In addition, he has completed training in data science and machine learning at Moringa School, equipping him with the ability to apply quantitative methods and predictive tools in financial modeling, investment analysis, and research.

His core strengths include financial modeling and valuation, data-driven investment analysis, research, and the application of machine learning to enhance financial decision-making. He thrives in fast-paced, analytical environments, bringing structure, technical depth, and a strong commitment to continuous learning to every project.

CPA Lucas Muruthi is an accomplished finance professional with over 12 years of experience driving financial strategy, reporting, and operational performance across East and Southern Africa. His experience spans manufacturing, e-commerce, and consulting, covering finance function setup, financial strategy, reporting, compliance, budgeting and forecasting – underpinned by strong analytical depth and a collaborative business partnering approach.

Lucas holds a Bachelor’s in Finance from the University of Nairobi, and is a CPA(K), FMVA, and DiplFR holder, and a member of ICPAK.