Mukami Njeru, Fellow: Nairobi, Kenya
"Having qualified after an arduous journey involving various CA3 attempts, this instilled in me consistency, attention to detail, and an appreciation for professionalism. It also inspired me to be part of the ongoing development of the profession, as I believe that actuaries can make a tangible difference to society. Given the opportunity to volunteer
I did so in various capacities as a career ambassador, an Exam Test Candidate for certain exams, and a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) coordinator for qualified actuaries at one of my employers.
I am based in East Africa and am involved in the development of the profession in this region. Volunteering keeps me up to date with best practice within the global profession and allows me to be relevant both locally and internationally. I recommend it as I benefit from being kept up to date with the evolution of the profession, understanding the breadth of events the profession has to offer, and keeping abreast of technical matters in my areas of interest."
Felix Owino, Student: Kenya
“I really want to say thank you once again in appreciation of this golden opportunity. Golden because the 400 Club has given a chance to a student's voice to be heard from the deep village hearts of Africa in Kisumu-Kenya; how awesome these days. I have got more insights concerning the profession, the latest being the IFoA Actuarial Knowledge Hub, CMI, timely updates on upcoming events and debates, etc.”
Olawale Ayodeji, Junior Actuarial Specialist: Nigeria
"From a young age, I dreamt of a career that would allow me to use my strong mathematical skills in a real-life situation. So my career goal has always been to be an actuary. The use of mathematics to solve problems greatly appeals to me, especially when applied to complex real-life situations.
As a Junior Actuarial Specialist, I work under the supervision of a fully qualified actuary (IFoA), which I believe is a privilege considering there are no more than 15 qualified actuaries in Nigeria. I have been able to pass six papers from the Institute within two years and I hope to complete the actuarial exams in a space of about four-five years.
I believe that the study of actuarial science and a future career as an actuary is a highly rewarding one, both financially and intellectually. I strongly believe that actuaries play a very important and essential role in analysing and shaping the state of the economy of any country.
Each sector of this profession is equally important, although I am particularly keen on working within the pension and insurance sector. I am deeply concerned about the dearth of actuarial skills in Nigeria, which is also a motivation for pursuing the course and adding my quota to its needs in my home country."
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