NAIROBI, Kenya — The Credit Information Sharing Association of Kenya (CIS Kenya) has appointed Andrew Kioi Njeru as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 16, 2026.
In a notice dated February 25, the Association’s Governing Council, through Chairman Gamaliel Hassan, announced the appointment, describing it as a strategic move at a critical point in the evolution of Kenya’s credit ecosystem.
“The Governing Council of the Credit Information Sharing Association of Kenya (CIS Kenya) is pleased to announce the appointment of MR. ANDREW KIOI NJERU as the Chief Executive Officer of CIS Kenya, effective 16th February 2026,” the statement read in part.
The association said Njeru joins at a time when Kenya’s financial sector is under pressure to enhance transparency, improve credit data integrity, and expand access to affordable credit, particularly for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
“Our mandate to facilitate the generation and use of accurate credit information remains fundamental to strengthening financial stability, expanding access to credit, and supporting the growth of MSMEs,” CIS Kenya stated, reaffirming its guiding principle: “Towards a More Open Credit Market.”
Njeru brings more than a decade of senior leadership experience in Kenya’s banking sector. His expertise spans credit risk management, regulatory compliance, policy formulation, and data-driven innovation.
He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Economics and Mathematics from Kenyatta University and a master’s degree in economics from the University of Nairobi. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K).
Throughout his career, Njeru has contributed to peer-reviewed research in credit risk management and led initiatives aimed at automating credit information systems and improving bureau data quality. The association described him as an award-winning credit risk professional who has spearheaded transformative reforms in credit information automation.
Under his leadership, CIS Kenya said it will deepen stakeholder collaboration, strengthen governance frameworks, and advance advocacy efforts within the financial sector. The association also highlighted ongoing work around its CIS ValiData tool, designed to enhance data quality and compliance across credit providers.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Nairobi, CIS Kenya promotes responsible credit information sharing among banks, microfinance institutions, SACCOs, and digital lenders. It operates as a self-regulatory industry body coordinating information exchange and ensuring compliance with Credit Information Sharing regulations under the oversight of the Central Bank of Kenya and in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.
The association emerged from a broader industry push to improve credit reporting and lending decisions in Kenya, especially following reforms that strengthened credit reference bureau regulations.
