List Of CBK Governors In Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) (Swahili: Banki Kuu ya Kenya) is the monetary authority of Kenya. Its head office is located in Nairobi. CBK was founded by in 1966 after the dissolution of East African Currency Board (EACB). Dr. Patrick Ngugi Njoroge is current Governor of CBK and Sheila M’Mbijjewe is the Deputy Governor.
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Below are the full List of CBK Governors In Kenya
Governor
The current governor of the bank is Patrick Ngugi Njoroge. Former governors of the Bank are:[2]
Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u (March 2007 – March 2015)
Dr. Andrew Mullei (March 2003 – March 2007)
Nahashon Nyagah (April 2001 – March 2003)
Micah Cheserem (July 1993 – April 2001)
Eric Cheruiyot Kotut (January 1988 – July 1993)
Philip Ndegwa (December 1982 – January 1988)
Duncan Ndegwa (May 1967 – December 1982)
Dr. Leon Baranski (May 1966 – May 1967)
Deputy governor
The current deputy governor is Sheila M’Mbijjewe. Former deputy governors include:
Dr. Haron Sirima (2011–2015)
Dr. Hezron Nyangito (2008–2011)
Jacinta Wanjala Mwatela (2004–2008), acting Governor 2006–2007[3]
Edward C. Sambili (2001–2004)[4]
Thomas Nzioki Kibua (1993–2001)[5]
Wanjohi Muriithi (1991–1993)[6]
Eliphaz Riungu (1988–1991)
Eric Cheruiyot Kotut (1984–1988)[7]
Ahmed Abdallah (1967–1984) [8][9]
Members of the board
The current board of directors is as follows:[10]
Mohammed Nyaoga – Chairman of the Board
Principal Secretary to the National Treasury
Dr. Patrick Njoroge – Governor
Nelius Kariuki – member
Rachel Dzombo – member
Ravi Ruparel – member
Samson Cherutich – member
Charity Kisotu – member
Departments
Governor’s Office
Banking Services
National Payments System and Risk Management
Research
Bank Supervision
Financial Markets
Currency Operations and Branch Administration
Strategic Management
Finance and IMS
Procurement and Logistics Services
Internal Audit
Human Resources
Kenya School of Monetary Studies
Who is the CEO of Central Bank of Kenya?
Dr Patrick Njoroge
He holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University, USA, and a master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Economics from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Prior to joining the Central Bank, Dr Njoroge had a long career, spanning 20 years, at the International
How much does Central Bank Governor earn in Kenya?
At 54 and with a salary of Sh3 million a month, Kenya’s next central bank governor is single and does not have any asset.
Who is the deputy governor of Central Bank of Kenya?
Sheila M’Mbijjewe