Our Leadership team

Sidney Wafula

Managing Director

Sidney has extensive global leadership experience, with over 20 years in senior financial management across diverse regulatory and cultural environments in West, North, East and Southern Africa, as well as the UK.

Sidney joined BAT Kenya in 2006, following an early career as an Audit Manager at PwC and Deloitte in Kenya and the UK.

Prior to his current role, he held various Business Unit Finance Director positions within the BAT Group, covering Sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya and East and Southern Africa, Southern Africa Markets and Egypt.

Sidney has served on the boards of BAT Kenya (in both Executive and Non-Executive capacities), South Africa and Mozambique, where he contributed to strategic oversight, corporate governance, policy development and long-term business planning at both national and regional levels.

Catherine Chepkong’a

Finance Director

Catherine has over 14 years’ experience with the BAT Group since joining in 2012. She has held various senior finance leadership roles within the Group, including, Commercial Finance Manager (East Africa Markets), Head of Finance (Uganda), Finance Controller (East Africa Markets), Head of Finance (Horn of Africa & Indian Ocean Islands) and most recently Finance Controller (East and Southern Africa Markets). Catherine is also a Trustee of the BAT Kenya Staff Provident Fund.

Catherine holds a Master of Business Administration from Durham University Business School (UK) and a Bachelor of Commerce from Strathmore University Business School (Kenya). She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.

Tashanya Okola

Head of Regulatory Affairs

Tashanya joined BAT Kenya in March 2017 as the Anti-illicit Trade Manager (AIT) for the then BAT East and Central Africa cluster and has subsequently held various roles within Government Affairs in BAT’s East and Southern Africa Markets (ESA). Following a short-term assignment in March 2022 as the Head of Government Affairs for Southern Africa Markets (SAM), she was appointed to her current role effective April 1, 2023. Tashanya has been instrumental in shaping the fiscal and regulatory environment for New Categories in Kenya and managing complex trade bloc and regulatory matters in EAM and SAM.

Judith Nagery

Head of Operations

Judith is a seasoned international supply chain leader with 15+ years of success in overseeing the entire life cycle of logistics and supply chain in the health, consumer goods and tobacco industries. She first joined BAT in 2006, serving in various pivotal roles until 2022.

In 2023, she rejoined the business as a Senior Projects Manager for BAT East & Southern Africa Markets (ESA). She recently completed a short-term International Assignment at BAT Bangladesh where she honed her Manufacturing leadership skills & capabilities. Notably, she obtained a qualification on critical pillars of the Integrated Work System (IWS), further enhancing her proficiency. This assignment not only bolstered her manufacturing prowess but also fortified her commercial acumen and business insights. Judith returned to Kenya in 2023 to her current role as Head of Manufacturing.

Daniele Enganeben

Head of Talent, Culture and Inclusion

Danièle joined BAT in 2004 as Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, CEMAC. She is an accomplished Regulatory Affairs and HR professional with more than twenty years of experience across Sub-Saharan Africa in multicultural environments.

In March 2026, Danièle was appointed People Partner for BAT Kenya, bringing her extensive experience and strong people leadership capabilities to the role. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Sciences and Human Rights from the Catholic University of Central Africa and is a certified HR Business Partner, HR OD Practitioner, and HR Consultant from AIHR (Academy for Innovate HR).

Danièle is deeply passionate about people development and has played a pivotal role in driving the BAT Global People Strategy and transformation agenda across West, Central, and East Africa over the past decade. She also serves as a Trustee of BAT Kenya Staff Provident Fund.

Okasha Salia

Head of Commercial Kenya

Okasha began his career with BAT in 2006 as a Trade Marketing Representative in Ghana and has since built an impressive track record across Trade Marketing & Distribution, Brand Marketing, Strategic Planning and Insights, Project Management, and General Management. His extensive experience spans multiple markets in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.

Okasha has held multiple roles over the period in the business including Country Manager for Niger, Country Manager for Burkina Faso, Planning Manager for West & Central Africa, Head of Trade for the West Indian Tobacco Company Ltd in Trinidad & Tobago, Transformation Projects Manager for West & Central Africa, and most recently, General Manager for West Central Africa Markets. His career is defined by delivering impactful results in dynamic and challenging environments.

A Chartered Marketing Professional, Okasha Salia holds an Executive MBA in General Management from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana. Outside of work, he enjoys playing football, hiking, and traveling the world.

Sally Maling’a

Senior Counsel

Sally joined BAT in July 2025 as Legal Counsel, Operations & Commercial, BAT East & Southern Africa (based in Nairobi). Prior to this, she worked for over 2 years as Legal Counsel for Janus Continental Group’s petroleum business trading under the brand ‘Dalbit’, representing entities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Zambia, S. Sudan, DRC, and Mozambique.

Sally is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Commissioner of Oaths and Notary Public. She is also a non‑practising member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries. She holds over 10 years’ experience in private practice in tier 1 law firms within Nairobi such as Bowmans – Coulson Harney Advocates and Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews.

Effective 1 January 2026, Sally was promoted to the role of Senior Counsel for Kenya, taking over as Head of Legal for the Kenya market. Sally brings on board a wealth of experience in corporate commercial law, employment and labour relations, and legal/regulatory risk management.

Aamir Lodhi

Head of Agri Business

Aamir Lodhi is a seasoned agribusiness leader with over 20 years of experience in driving leaf operations, agricultural transformation, and people development. In his previous role as part of the Pakistan Agribusiness Leadership Team, he oversaw end-to-end leaf operations, including agronomy, field programmes, supply planning, and strategic partnerships with local communities and organisations.

Aamir joined the Kenya Leadership Team in November 2025. With a strong background in agricultural leadership and cross functional management, Aamir focuses on building high performing teams, optimizing production quality, and leading transformation initiatives that support both commercial objectives and long term sustainability.

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