Nairobi to host Africa’s inaugural institute of risk managers

Joyce Ndirangu /HANDOUT

The Institute of Risk
Management (IRM) has registered its African subsidiary, the Risk Management Hub
in Africa. 

This milestone builds
on years of work by the dedicated IRM and IRMA Boards, regional groups, and
risk management professionals across the continent. 

The development
reflects IRM’s commitment to supporting professionals, organisations, and
governments with world-class risk management standards, knowledge, and
networks.

Joyce Ndirangu, director
of Strategy and Partnerships, leads the Risk Management Hub in Africa from its
Nairobi headquarters with a continent-wide remit, and is driving the rollout of
its strategic operations. 

Under her leadership,
the Hub is actively coordinating IRM activities across Africa, including
professional training, internationally recognised qualifications, advisory
services, executive education, research, events, advocacy, and thought
leadership. 

Ndirangu is focused on
building strong partnerships with governments, regulators, corporates, SMEs,
NGOs, and academia to embed risk management at the heart of Africa’s growth and
transformation agenda.

“Our goal is to
empower organisations and leaders to navigate complex risks with confidence and
make informed decisions that drive growth and resilience.

By fostering
collaboration and sharing best practices, the Risk Management Hub in Africa is
raising risk management standards across the continent and strengthening the
capabilities of professionals and institutions alike,” said Ndirangu. 

“With Africa
projected to be home to some of the fastest-growing economies and youngest
populations globally, the hub is strategically positioned to play a pivotal
role in shaping risk management excellence across all sectors.”

Joyce brings over 13
years’ experience in strategic planning, governance, stakeholder engagement,
and business development. 

She previously served
as Regional Executive Officer at CFA Society East Africa, where she led
initiatives in regional strategy, governance, advocacy, membership growth, and
financial performance. 

The phased
establishment of the Risk Management Hub in Africa aligns with IRM’s wider
global growth strategy, with Africa recognised as a key priority region. 

The Hub operates in
close alignment with the IRM Headquarters in the UK, while empowering local
leadership to deliver initiatives tailored to regional needs.

Its mandate includes
adapting global standards with local contexts, expanding membership and
professional engagement, providing technical leadership through research and
training, and addressing emerging and sector-specific risks as climate change,
ESG, technology, and financial innovation.

Through the Hub’s
corporate and institutional engagement framework, partners can collaborate in a
variety of ways to benefit from our global expertise.

Dorothy Maseke, chairperson,
Risk Management Hub in Africa, said, “The registration of this subsidiary is
the culmination of years of dedicated work by regional groups and risk
management professionals across Africa.” 

This subsidiary
reflects our ability to support professionals, organisations, and governments
with world-class risk management standards, knowledge, and networks.”

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