James Mworia

Also known as: Dr. James Mworia · Dr James Mworia · Dr Mworia

Founding CEO of Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund; previously Group Chief Executive of Centum Investment Company for 17 years.

2026-05-202026-11-02

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June 2026
30 JunThe Standard
… with a market value of nearly $37.3 million (Sh5 billion).A bell-ringing ceremony at the NSE drew senior officials including Principal Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, NSE Chairperson Kiprono Kittony, Centum Investment Group CEO James Mworia …
TRIFIC Green property fund lists on Nairobi exchange after strong demand
May 2026
20 MayCitizen Digital
… PHOTO| FILE Audio By Vocalize By James Mworia The appointment of Adan Mohamed as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority marks more than just a leadership transition at Times Tower. …
OPINION: Why Adan Mohamed fits the moment KRA finds itself in

Business

National Infrastructure Fund seeks pension funds for development projects

The News

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.

17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

National Infrastructure Fund seeks pension funds for development projects
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.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

Kenya's financial sector mobilizes private capital for infrastructure
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.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya hosts Africa Capital Week to boost domestic investment
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.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Centum appoints insider Omondi-Achola as acting group CEO
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.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

Court certifies urgent case on infrastructure fund CEO appointment
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has certified as urgent a case challenging James Mworia's appointment as first CEO of the National Infrastructure Fund. Petitioners allege a conflict of interest because Mworia was a sitting board member of the six-member Board that selected him for the position.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 7 September

Centum appoints Thomas Omondi as acting CEO
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.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
James Mworia appointed founding CEO of National Infrastructure Fund
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.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Centum appoints Omondi-Achola as acting CEO after Mworia's exit
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.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 16 July

Nigerian author Tara Fela launches East African leadership tour
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.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian author and entrepreneur launches East African leadership tour
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.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 30 June

TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT lists on NSE after oversubscribed public offer
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.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 20 May

Adan Mohamed appointment reflects KRA's shift toward economic leadership
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.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →