“I always wanted to be an engineer,” ex-CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge
Njoroge, who studied at Mang’u High School, was admitted to the University of Nairobi to pursue electrical engineering after completing his secondary education.
NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge revealed that he initially aspired to become an engineer before shifting his focus to economics. Njoroge, who completed his secondary education at Mang’u High School, was admitted to the University of Nairobi to study electrical engineering. However, he later discovered that engineering did not align with his interests and opted for economics instead, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nairobi.
He further pursued a master’s degree and a doctorate in economics at the same institution. During the CBK Governor Series, Njoroge disclosed that his career path changed when he realized engineering was not for him, leading him to choose economics, which he pursued for a decade. After his studies, Njoroge joined the Ministry of Planning as a Planning Officer before transitioning to the Ministry of Finance as an Economist.
He then proceeded to work at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC, where he served as an advisor to the Deputy Managing Director for over two decades. In 2015, Njoroge applied for the CBK Governor position while still employed at the IMF. His application sparked interest due to his extensive international experience and limited domestic banking sector experience.
Despite his foreign background, Njoroge's nomination was swiftly chosen by the President and proceeded to Parliament for vetting, marking a unique event in the Central Bank's history.
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