CPA Dennis Ouru is the Senior Partner & CEO of Zade Associates LLP and an experienced audit, financial risk and governance professional with over 10 years of post-qualification experience in risk management, financial reporting, audit, advisory, taxation, and corporate governance. He brings over 4 years of prior experience in banking and investment within the financial services sector, giving him strong practical insight into financial systems and institutional operations.
He has extensive experience in leading audit, risk, and advisory engagements across diverse sectors, with a strong focus on IFRS compliance, financial reporting quality, internal controls, and governance frameworks. His work supports organizations in strengthening financial discipline, improving accountability, and enhancing regulatory compliance.
As Senior Partner & CEO, he provides strategic leadership across the firm, overseeing service delivery, quality assurance, client engagement management, and institutional development. He plays a key role in shaping the firm’s audit methodology, strengthening governance standards, and driving growth while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.
CPA Kennedy Muholo is the Managing Partner of Zade Associates LLP and a seasoned audit, accounting, and advisory professional with over 13 years of experience across the public and private sectors. He brings extensive expertise in audit and assurance, financial reporting, risk management, taxation, corporate finance, forensic accounting, ICT systems audits, and business advisory services.
He has successfully led and supervised engagements across SACCOs, NGOs, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, and private sector entities, delivering solutions that strengthen governance, improve internal controls, enhance compliance, and support sound financial management and decision-making.
As Managing Partner over the past 6 years, he has provided strategic leadership to the firm, overseeing audit quality, client engagement delivery, team development, and overall practice management. He has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s growth, strengthening service delivery standards, and ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory requirements while maintaining strong client relationships and service excellence.