PwC Africa revenue rises to Ksh.70B as firm expands AI adoption

The firm said more than 7,000 of its employees across Africa completed AI training during the financial year, while approximately 70 per cent of its workforce gained access to Microsoft's 365 Copilot.

The expansion of AI capabilities forms part of PwC's efforts to integrate the technology into its operations and services across Assurance, Advisory, and Tax and Legal Services.

PwC Africa also approved more than 10 secured AI tools for enterprise use, subject to different risk controls, as it increased the use of the technology in internal operations and client service delivery.

Dion Shango, PwC Africa Territory Senior Partner, said technological developments were changing how businesses created value, forcing organisations to reconsider their operating models, priorities and workforce skills.

He said growing demand for data and AI capabilities was reshaping industries while creating new business ecosystems.

Michal Kotzé, PwC Africa Clients and Markets Leader, said businesses were increasingly seeking expertise across different disciplines to address complex challenges.

The firm's annual review also highlighted its regional presence across 13 African countries, with more than 385 partners and approximately 10,000 professionals operating in over 31 offices.

In East Africa, the firm identified improved regional connectivity, private-sector investment and infrastructure development as factors supporting economic growth.

Kang’e Saiti, Regional CEO of PwC's East Market Area, which covers Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Mauritius, said businesses were increasingly seeking expertise that extended beyond individual national markets.

The review further reported that women accounted for 55 per cent of PwC Africa's workforce, while the firm had reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 49 per cent.

It also identified governance, ethics, quality control and risk management as key priorities for maintaining stakeholder confidence.

Separately, PwC Africa announced that Michal Kotzé had been elected as its next Territory Senior Partner, effective July 1, 2027.

Kotzé will succeed Shango, whose eight-year tenure ends on June 30, 2027.

His appointment followed a partner nomination and voting process across the firm's African operations.

As Territory Senior Partner, Kotzé will oversee the firm's strategic direction and work with regional chief executives across its East, South and West market areas.

PwC Africa's annual review covers the firm's financial performance, technology investments, governance, workforce diversity and environmental commitments for the year ended June 30, 2026.