Internal auditors challenged to embrace strategic advisor role

Institute of Internal Auditors Chairperson Lilian Wangeci presents an award of special recognition to Sammy Kimunguyi on Internal Auditor General Treasury during the 2nd Internal Audit and Risk Awards gala dinner at Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, on April 12, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Internal auditors have been challenged to take up strategic advisor role in the respective organisations that they serve.

Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IAK) board of governors chairperson Lilian Mwangi said the new global standards require that internal auditors evolve to strategic advisors instead of only ensuring compliance in the firms they work for.