Mohamud Mohamed Omar is a distinguished professional in the finance and insurance sectors with deep expertise in Takaful (Islamic Insurance) and Re-takaful (Islamic Reinsurance).

Executive Leadership and Re-takaful Expertise

Mohamud Mohamed Omar's career is marked by a progression into senior leadership, culminating in his current role as the Chief Executive Officer of Tamini General Insurance Uganda, a position he commenced on August 1, 2025.

Prior to this executive role, Mohamud served with distinction at the Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited as the Head of Re-takaful Window from February 2019 to July 31, 2025. In this capacity, he was instrumental in driving the growth and profitability of the Re-takaful Window. His responsibilities were comprehensive, encompassing strategic development and operational management.

Key achievements and tasks in this role included:

• Developing business strategies and operational budgets.
• Providing technical support and strategic direction to management and the Shariah Supervisory Board.
• Sourcing facultative and treaty business across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
• Serving as the Secretary to the Shariah Supervisory Board and coordinating its meetings and disseminating decisions.
• Ensuring all investment vehicles for the Participants fund adhered to Shariah principles.

Foundations in Islamic Banking and Finance

Mohamud’s expertise in Shariah compliance was built during his time in the Islamic banking sector. From May 2018 to January 2019, he worked as an Asst. Manager, Shariah compliant & Product Development at First Community Bank, a fully-fledged Islamic bank.

Before that, he spent a significant period as a Sharia Auditor at Gulf African Bank, another fully-fledged Islamic bank, from January 2014 to April 2018. This foundational experience provided him with a rigorous understanding of auditing, compliance, and the development of Shariah-compliant financial products.

Education and Professional Credentials

Mohamud Mohamed Omar is highly credentialed, combining academic degrees with specialized professional certifications:

• He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of East London, UK, completed between 2022 and 2024.
• He earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in finance from Kenyatta University (2010–2014).
• He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Sec 6), certified in 2016.
• His insurance qualifications include a Diploma in Insurance from the College of Insurance (2020-2022), making him an Associate of the Institute of Insurance, Kenya (AIIK). He is also pursuing a Dip CII from the Chartered Insurance Institute, London.
• He is a Certified Islamic Finance Executive (CIFE) from the Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance in Dubai, certified in 2015.
• His commitment to leadership development is reflected by his participation in the Leadership Development Programme (LDP) at Strathmore University in 2025.

Personal Profile

A Kenyan national, Mohamud is proficient in English, Swahili, and Somali. He is guided by a career objective to engage in a position that uses his skills, talents, and strengths optimally and creatively. He is described as flexible, adaptable, and consultative, with a strong work ethic, integrity, and good interpersonal skills. His personal interests include Travelling, social work, and Soccer.