
Ms Esther Waititu
Ms. Esther Waititu is a distinguished leader in financial services with over two decades of experience. She serves as the Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom PLC, underscoring her ability to drive strategic development. At Safaricom, a trailblazer in mobile money technology and the originator of MPESA, she oversees the strategic development and execution of financial solutions. Before joining Safaricom in May 2023, Esther was Director of Corporate Banking at KCB Group, instrumental in delivering bespoke financial solutions to corporate clients across Kenya.
Her extensive background includes senior leadership roles at Standard Bank Group, Standard Chartered Bank, and NCBA, as well as professional stints in Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa. In her current role, Esther champions the transformation of financial services, leading her team in creating innovative financial products, services, and solutions for consumers, enterprises, and corporations through M-PESA. Committed to economic advancement, she continues to significantly impact the community by promoting financial inclusion.