Centum boss James Mworia named National Infrastructure Fund CEO
The NIF Board said his immediate priorities will include setting up the fund’s organisation, systems and workforce, developing its institutional culture, mobilising co-investment capital and building a pipeline of infrastructure projects.
Nairobi, Kenya – James Mworia, Chief Executive of Centum Investments, has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) on September 7, 2026. Following a competitive recruitment process, Mworia assumed his new position, tasked with establishing the fund's organization, systems, and workforce.
The NIF Board announced Mworia's appointment, noting his priorities include mobilizing co-investment capital and building a pipeline of infrastructure projects. The NIF, approved by the National Assembly in March 2026, aims to mobilize Sh5 trillion over the next decade to finance projects like highways, railways, ports, agribusiness infrastructure, and energy systems.
This investment-led fund will utilize public and private financing sources, including government allocations, private investment, privatisation proceeds, grants, and loans.
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