CEO

Kerry-Ann Makatiani

Professional Summary
Kerry-Ann is a results-driven executive with over 20 years experience gained in multiple countries and cultures namely Jamaica, USA, South Africa and Kenya. Since 2012, she has served as the Chief Executive Officer of C&R Group where she leads strategy development, organizational transformation, fiduciary risk management, project and operational management.
 
She excels at aligning cross-functional teams to deliver a client-focused, compliant, and technology-driven service ecosystem. As a trained engineer, she has championed innovation through data-driven insights and industry-specific digital solutions, pioneering several firsts in the share registry sector.

Share Registry & Leadership Experience
CEO of C&R Group since 2012, overseeing strategic direction and governance of registry operations in Kenya and Uganda.
Led the digital transformation of registry services through custom technology platforms for Virtual AGMs, Data Processing and Stakeholder engagement.
Drove cross-industry collaborations with CMA, NSE, UFAA, and corporate issuers to elevate compliance and efficiency.
Implemented organizational change initiatives to build strong, agile, and compliant teams.
Represents C&R in stakeholder engagements and policy formulation forums at industry level.

Education
MBA (Finance & Management) – Stern School of Business, New York University, NY, USA
Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing – Jamaica Institute of Management, Jamaica
BSc. Engineering – Swarthmore College, PA, USA

Key Contributions & Achievements
Pioneered C&R’s digital registry product suite — first in Kenya to offer fully integrated virtual AGM and data processing platforms.
Led expansion and transformation of share registry operations in Kenya and Uganda.
Championed stakeholder-focused solutions aligned with regulatory and market demands.
Consistently delivered innovation-driven service models enhancing transparency and efficiency in shareholder engagement.

Chief Finance Officer

Purity Kairuthi

Professional Summary
Purity Kairuthi is a finance and capital markets professional with over 17 years of continuous experience at C&R Group, a share registrar operating in Kenya and Uganda. She currently serves as the Chief Finance Officer and oversees the Finance, Corporate Actions and special projects, Dividend Reconciliation, Administration, Uganda Office and Company Secretarial Support Services. She has extensive experience in shareholder engagement, regulatory compliance, capital markets operations, and unclaimed assets management.

Relevant Share Registry Experience
Management of share registers for multiple listed issuers across Kenya and Uganda.
Oversight of corporate actions: dividends, bonus issues, rights issues, and share splits.
Supervised over 100 AGMs/EGMs, including hybrid and virtual formats.
Led dividend reconciliation on over 500 new issues with zero-variance accuracy.
Oversight of UFAA compliance and unclaimed asset reporting frameworks.
Delivery of company secretarial and board advisory support services to listed companies.
Regular liaison with CMA, NSE, UFAA, and other regulatory bodies.

Education
MBA (Finance) – University of Nairobi
BA (Economics) – University of Nairobi
Professional Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) – ICPAK
Certified Secretary
Continuous professional development in: Taxation & Financial Reporting, Capital Markets & Unclaimed Asset Management, Financial Modelling & Analysis, Business Process Optimization

Notable Achievements
Led corporate actions and dividend reconciliation for all C&R Group clients
Directed the transfer and onboarding of various share registers in Kenya and Uganda.
Supervised over 100 AGMs/EGMs for listed companies using hybrid and virtual platforms.
Developed frameworks for UFAA compliance and automation for our clients.

Corporate Actions Project experience
Purity has played a pivotal role in numerous high-profile projects, demonstrating her capability and leadership. Her project experience includes: Bamburi cash offer and squeeze out project, Centum Re’ Digital Bond, NCBA and NMG Bonus Issues, Credit Bank Rights Issue, Unga Group and Express Kenya Cash Offers, Credit Bank Private Placement Offer, UAP – Old Mutual Acquisition, Standard Chartered Bank Bonus Issue, Crown Paints Kenya Limited Bonus Issue, Kenya Airways Rights Issue , Kenbanco Right Issue, Barclays Bank Bonus Issues, NIC Bank Rights Issues (2012 & 2014), NMG Bonus Issue, EACL Bonus Issue, NIC Bonus Issue, Umeme IPO and cross listing, Centum Bond, Barclays Bond, Platinum Bond, KMRC Bond, Airtel IPO, Sukuk Bond, Bamburi Take-On and Squeeze Out.

Chief Technical Officer

Muhoya Chege

Professional Summary
Accomplished and results-driven Chief Technical Officer with over 15 years in senior leadership and 20+ years in IT, specializing in share registry systems, digital transformation, and IT governance. Proven track record of implementing secure, compliant, and innovative solutions aligned with capital market operations. Skilled in business continuity, IS risk management, automation, and systems integration with a firm grasp of regulatory frameworks, audit readiness, and SLA-driven vendor management.

Relevant Share Registry Experience
Spearhead IT strategy aligning with core share registry and custody operations.
Oversee registry platform architecture, data integrity, and system availability.
Implement IS controls and manage regulatory audits and compliance posture.
Guide cross-functional teams and external vendors across tech domains.
Champion tech-led innovations improving market reach and client services.

Education
Master’s in Information technology (Ongoing) – Strathmore University
BBIT – Strathmore University

Professional Certifications & Memberships
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – ISACA
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CRISC – ISACA

Notable Achievements
Successfully led IT initiatives for IPOs, rights issues, private placements and cash offers.
Automation of processes and procedures leveraging leading cloud and AI technologies of business process enhancement, cost savings and tangible efficiencies.
Designed and deployed automated document/workflow systems, enhancing regulatory compliance and efficiency as well as IS governance and strategic planning.
Delivered cost-effective BCP/DR strategies to safeguard share registry operations.
Enabled seamless remote access and infrastructure uptime across multisite registry environments.
Improved IT service delivery through robust SLA and vendor oversight frameworks.

Corporate Actions Project experience
Muhoya has been instrumental in several key corporate action projects at C&R, including: Airtel IPO, Bamburi Cash Offer, Centum Re’ Digital Bond, NCBA and NMG Bonus Issues, Credit Bank Rights Issue & PPO, Unga Group and Express Kenya Cash Offers, Credit Bank Private Placement Offer, UAP – Old Mutual Acquisition, Standard Chartered Bank Bonus Issue, Crown Paints Kenya Limited Bonus Issue, Kenya Airways Rights Issue, Kenbanco Right Issue, NIC Rights Issues (2012 & 2014), Umeme IPO and cross listing in Kenya, Barclays Bank Bonus Issues, NMG Bonus Issue, EACL Bonus Issue, NIC Bonus Issue, Centum Bond, Platinum Bond, KMRC Bond, Airtel IPO, Sukuk Bond, Bamburi Take-On and Squeeze Out.

Country Manager Uganda

Mary Ndia

Professional Summary
Mary is a seasoned registry operations professional with over 14 years of progressive experience in the share registry and capital markets industry. As the Uganda Office Manager at C&R Group, she leads the execution of high-profile registry mandates across East Africa, overseeing IPOs, rights issues, takeovers, share splits, and bonus issues. Mary is a Certified Public Accountant (K) known for her meticulous approach to transaction management, robust compliance oversight, and exceptional stakeholder coordination. Her extensive experience spans cross-border regulatory environments, delivering tailored solutions that support issuers, brokers, agents, and investors alike

Education & Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
Continuous professional development in capital markets operations, investor relations, and corporate governance.

Key Share Registry Experience
Management of end-to-end transaction logistics, from project planning to post-event reconciliations.
Leadership of investor and agent engagement programs, ensuring clarity on processes and timelines.
Successfully managed Uganda’s largest IPO transactions, driving operational readiness and stakeholder alignment.
Coordinated seamless execution of multiple cross-border corporate actions with zero compliance breaches.
Successfully handled complex shareholder and broker queries, maintaining high service standards throughout transaction lifecycles Developed training modules for agents and brokers, enhancing market readiness for major transactions.
Led internal process improvements that optimized turnaround times for register maintenance and dividend processing.

Corporate Actions Project Experience
Mary has played a key role in the successful execution of various landmark transactions across the region, including: Umeme Limited Initial Public Offer (IPO), Bonus Issues for NIC Bank, Rights Issues for Kenya Airways, NIC Bank, and Kenbanco, Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited – Umeme IPO, Centum Bond and Platinum Bond, Takeovers: Rea Vipingo Plantations Limited and Unga Group PLC, Airtel Uganda IPO

Operations Manager

Khadija Suleiman Mwanundu

Professional Summary
Khadija is a seasoned finance and operations professional with over 14 years of progressive experience in financial services, specializing in operations management, risk and audit compliance, revenue assurance, and process optimization. She joined C&R Group in July 2025 and manages operations department with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and client-centric service delivery.
Prior to joining C&R Group, she held key leadership roles at Rafiki Microfinance Bank, including Operations Manager – Control Unit and Service Delivery Manager, where she spearheaded operational efficiency, regulatory adherence, and customer service excellence.

Relevant Share Registry & Operations Experience
·       Oversight of operational processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory and client requirements.
·       Implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
·       Leadership of audit and risk compliance frameworks to mitigate operational risks.
·       Revenue assurance and cost optimization to safeguard company profitability.
·       Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team management.
Education

Bachelor of Education (Business & Economics) – University of Nairobi

Professional Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)