Audio By VocalizeThe push to unlock the financial potential of private capital and pension funds for national development programmes has gained momentum following a meeting between players in the sector and the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Chief Executive James Mworia. …
… direct more of this capital into productive investment featured prominently during the Nairobi meeting, particularly as African governments seek to expand infrastructure without relying entirely on public borrowing.The issue also coincided with the appointment of Dr James Mworia …
… Omondi-Achola, previously group chief operating officer and partner for portfolio operations, takes over after James Mworia left to become founding CEO of the National Infrastructure Fund. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 10 – The Employment and Labour Relations Court has certified as urgent a case challenging the appointment of James Mworia as the first chief executive officer of the National Infrastructure Fund, paving the way for an expedited hearing of the dispute. …
Centum names Thomas Omondi as new CEO after Mworia exit By Moses Kinyanjui September 07, 2026 01:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Women work at the front desk of the Centum Investment Company Limited in N …
Audio By Vocalize The National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Board has appointed Dr James Mworia as the institution’s founding Chief Executive Officer, paving the way for the fund to begin operations and mobilise billions of shillings for major infrastructure projects. …
Centum Investment Company PLC has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting group chief executive, tapping an internal candidate to succeed long-serving CEO James Mworia, who is leaving to head Kenya’s newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF). …
The National Infrastructure Fund is mobilising private capital and pension funds for Kenya's infrastructure projects, with NIF Chief Executive James Mworia stating the fund cannot finance the country's projects alone and must partner with institutional investors. The Pack Hunters Investments Consortium, a collection of pension funds interested in diversifying into capital-intensive infrastructure, held its inaugural stakeholder meeting to explore opportunities.
The National Infrastructure Fund is mobilising private capital and pension funds for Kenya's infrastructure projects, with NIF Chief Executive James Mworia stating the fund cannot finance the country's projects alone and must partner with institutional investors. The Pack Hunters Investments Consortium, a collection of pension funds interested in diversifying into capital-intensive infrastructure, held its inaugural stakeholder meeting to explore opportunities.
Kenya's financial sector is moving to unlock private capital for infrastructure development through the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), with pension funds, insurers, fund managers and capital markets players exploring ways to channel domestic savings into bankable projects. The push emerged during the inaugural stakeholder meeting of the Pack Hunters Investments Consortium in Nairobi, which brought together key players to discuss mechanisms for increasing private sector participation in financing both public and private infrastructure.
Kenya is deepening its capital markets to attract domestic and regional investment into infrastructure and businesses as an alternative to external borrowing, with the inaugural Africa Capital Week in Nairobi drawing over 500 delegates from more than 20 African countries. The forum focused on increasing investment through African capital markets and creating opportunities for institutional investors to finance long-term projects, as Kenya grapples with public debt of about Sh12 trillion and a debt-to-GDP ratio of around 69.5 per cent as of February 2026.
Centum Investment Company named Thomas Omondi-Achola, previously group chief operating officer, as acting group chief executive following James Mworia's departure to lead the National Infrastructure Fund. The appointment prioritizes continuity as the East African investment firm transitions from debt reduction to returning cash to shareholders, having eliminated borrowings and improved its cost-to-income ratio to 66 per cent.
Centum Investment Company PLC has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting Chief Executive Officer following Dr. James Mworia's departure to head the National Infrastructure Fund board. Omondi, the Group Chief Operating Officer at Centum Capital Partners since 2018, brings over 25 years of senior executive and strategic transformation experience.
The National Infrastructure Fund Board has appointed Dr James Mworia as founding Chief Executive Officer to lead the institution's operations and mobilise billions of shillings for major infrastructure projects. Mworia brings more than 25 years of experience in investment management and previously served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Centum Investment Company Plc for 17 years.
Centum Investment Company has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting group chief executive, effective immediately, following James Mworia's departure after 18 years to head Kenya's newly established National Infrastructure Fund.
Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and bestselling author Tara Fela-Durotoye headlined the Building Beyond You Forum in Nairobi on July 15, marking the official launch of a four-city East African leadership tour. Fela-Durotoye, founder of House of Tara International, spoke about legacy and the impact of developing people within institutions.
Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and author Tara Fela-Durotoye headlined the Building Beyond You Forum in Nairobi on July 15, officially launching a four-city East African leadership tour for business leaders and entrepreneurs.
The TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange following a public offer that was 103.3 per cent subscribed, raising $30.815 million against a target of $29.832 million. The REIT offers investors access to institutional-grade commercial property within the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre Special Economic Zone with rental income in US dollars and aligns with global environmental, social and governance criteria.
An opinion piece argues that Adan Mohamed's appointment as KRA Commissioner General signals that the authority's challenges are now as much about economic conditions as tax administration, given rising political sensitivity around revenue collection, business pressure from high operating costs, and growing taxpayer complaints about compliance burdens.