About - Tax Compliance, Auditing, Data Consulting, Risk Assessment & Staff Training Services in Kenya

Company Values

Integrity

We do the right thing even when no one is watching. In a profession built on trust, our word is our bond. We uphold the highest ethical standards in every engagement, without compromise.

Client Partnership

We don’t just deliver reports we invest in your success. By listening deeply and collaborating closely, we become an extension of your leadership team, not just an external vendor.

Excellence Through Expertise

From ICPAK standards to global best practices, we combine technical mastery with practical wisdom. We stay ahead of regulatory shifts, emerging risks, and technological change so you can too..

Local Roots, Global Mindset

We understand Kenya’s unique business, regulatory, and cultural landscape—but we benchmark against world-class standards. This blend ensures solutions that are both relevant and resilient.

MOTTO

Empowering Businesses through Smart Risk Management, Data, and Sustainable Growth

VISION

To be Africa’s most trusted partner in delivering data-driven audit and risk management solutions that protect value, enhance profitability, and drive sustainable growth.

MISSION

At Explicit Risk, Audit & Data Ltd (ERAD), we help organizations prevent loss, strengthen compliance and harness data for better decisions.

PURPOSE

To help businesses protect their assets, improve profitability, and build resilient, sustainable enterprises in an uncertain environment.

At Explicit Risk, Audit and Data LTD, we partner with organizations to:

Plug cash leaks and close fraud loopholes.
Strengthen internal controls and compliance.
Develop SOPs and optimize processes for efficiency.
Conduct audits and risk assessments that protect profitability.
Build staff capacity in audit, finance, ICT, and compliance.
Leverage analytics to guide leadership toward clarity and resilience.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Professional Expertise

Our team brings experience and insight to every project, ensuring clients receive top support and guidance.

Proven Strategies

We don’t just talk the talk; we walk the walk. Our strategies are tried, tested, and proven to deliver results.

Personalized Support

We offer personalized support and guidance tailored to your individual goals and needs.

Ethics First

Independence isn’t a policy, it’s our promise. Every engagement is guided by unwavering professional ethics and a commitment to doing what’s right, not just what’s easy.

From an Extensive Career in Finance to Data Science – Stephen Gathai’s story

As The Economist aptly put it in 2017, the world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data. Technology advances have made it much easier to amass data in huge quantities. Capitalizing on this data helps to create value and growth, which is why organizations are investing in people and technological capabilities to extract greater value from data. The digital and data revolution provides massive opportunities for finance functions and accounting professionals as you will understand in Stephen’s story.

Tell us about yourself.

I am Stephen Gathai, a finance professional with over 10 years of experience. I’m also a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA-K) and Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA), currently working in audit. At Moringa, I am a Data Science Part-time student and we’re in Phase 2, tackling statistics.

You work in audit and have a background in finance. What made you decide to study Data Science?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the contribution of data scientists plays a pivotal role in driving innovations and success. Currently, auditing has shifted from being qualitative to quantitative, where the use of data is vast…..

Our Core Team

Our team speaks Swahili, English and regional languages to serve clients globally.

SG Macharia

“Build resilience in your strategy, precision in your approach, and adaptability in challenging moments. In the dynamic world of risk management and data analytics, success is about steady focus, strategic insight and the strength to tackle uncertainty. At every step, it’s not just about achieving results but consistently enhancing them. Stay committed, stay informed and let your approach drive impactful outcomes.”