Patience Muvea
Patience Muvea is the Chief Actuary at Liberty Life, a role that places her at the heart of critical financial decision-making and risk assessment in one of Kenya’s leading insurance firms. Her journey to the top is rooted in a deep love for mathematics, science, and an early knack for problem-solving—passions that naturally guided her toward a career in actuarial science.
Describing her academic journey as “math-on-steroids,” Patience pursued a pure mathematics course, driven by curiosity and resilience in a field where women remain underrepresented. Through hard work and strategic thinking, she rose through the ranks to become a respected voice in the actuarial world.
As Chief Actuary, Patience leads the evaluation of risk, financial modeling, product pricing, and long-term sustainability strategies at Liberty Life. Her insights are key in ensuring the company’s products meet market needs while safeguarding its financial health.
Beyond the office, Patience is passionate about mentoring young women in STEM, using her story to demystify mathematics and actuarial science. Her impact lies not only in numbers and strategy but in empowering future leaders, especially young African girls, to pursue careers in the sciences with confidence and purpose.