Boima Kamara
Boima Kamara | |
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| Born | Bomi County, Liberia |
| Alma mater | University of Liberia |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, politician |
| Years active | 2016–2018, 2024 |
| Known for | Minister of Finance of Liberia |
Boima Kamara is a Liberian economist and political figure who has held the role of Minister of Finance on two separate occasions. His most recent appointment came in January 2024 by President Joseph Boakai, a position he vacated in July 2024. Earlier, Kamara served as finance minister from April 2016 until January 2018 during the administration of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Originating from Bomi County in Western Liberia, Kamara is an alumnus of the University of Liberia. Prior to his initial ministerial role, he was the deputy governor at the Central Bank of Liberia. His background in economics and central banking significantly influenced his stewardship of Liberia’s finance ministry amid efforts to implement economic reforms and oversee fiscal policies.