NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 3 – The Institute of Risk Management (IRM), a UK-based global professional body for enterprise risk management, has officially registered its African subsidiary, establishing the Risk Management Hub in Africa with headquarters in Nairobi.
The hub, which will be led by Joyce Ndirangu as Director of Strategy and Partnerships, will oversee IRM’s operations across the continent, including training, qualifications, research, and advisory services in risk management.
Ndirangu said the new unit will be key in helping African organizations and governments make informed decisions in increasingly complex environments. “Our goal is to empower organisations and leaders to navigate complex risks with confidence and make informed decisions that drive growth and resilience,” she said, adding that Africa’s fast-growing economies and youthful population make the continent a strategic priority.
Dorothy Maseke, Chairperson of Risk Management in Africa, said the move marks the culmination of years of work by regional groups and professionals. “This subsidiary reflects our ability to support professionals, organisations, and governments with world-class risk management standards, knowledge, and networks,” she noted.
The launch positions Nairobi as a continental hub for advancing enterprise risk management practices across sectors, from finance and infrastructure to governance and technology.
