James Mworia steps down as Centum Investment Plc Group CEO

Dr. James Mworia steps down as Group CEO & Managing Director to take on a new role as the founding CEO of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) After nearly 18 years of transformational stewardship

Dr. Mworia’s tenure has been nothing short of legendary. Under his leadership,Centum evolved from a local investment firm into East Africa’s premier diversified investment platform.

To ensure strategic continuity, the Board has appointed Mr. Thomas Omondi Achola as Acting Group CEO.

Thomas has been instrumental in our success over the last eight years as Group COO, leading value creation and exits across our portfolio.His appointment reflects the strength of our corporate succession plan and our dedication to operational excellence.

As we honour a defining chapter in Centum’s journey, we look ahead with confidence to the next.

James Mworia has moved from his role as an independent director of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) to become the institution’s founding Chief Executive Officer,less than two months after he joined its board.

The National Infrastructure Fund Board announced Mworia’s appointment on Monday, September 7, saying he had secured the CEO position through a competitive recruitment process.