Yvonne Asang’are

With more than two decades of experience in the microfinance sector, Yvonne has established herself as a seasoned and highly respected professional with a deep understanding of diverse financial markets across the East African region. She currently serves as the Managing Director of MOMENTUM Kenya, where she provides visionary leadership in spearheading strategic growth, fostering innovation, and advancing social impact financing initiatives. She is an alumna of Kenyatta University holding a Bachelor of Education degree, and an Executive MBA from Strathmore Business School. Her leadership acumen has been enriched further through executive programs at IESE Business School in (Spain), GIBS Business School (South Africa), and Amalgam-Kenya. Prior to her current role, Yvonne served in senior positions at Platcorp Group as Retail Operations Manager and at Platinum Credit (K) Limited as General Manager and Head of Risk. She has played an active role in regulatory and policy discourse having participated in high level stakeholder engagements that are shaping the regulatory framework governing Non-Deposit Taking MFIs in Kenya. Her extensive experience in strengthening governance structures, driving operational excellence and promoting sustainable financial inclusion makes her a valuable asset to the AMFI-Kenya board. She brings with her not only a wealth of professional expertise but also a deep commitment to advancing financial inclusion in Kenya.