Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya
Kamau Thugge | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Known for | Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya |
The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya serves as both the chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors at the Central Bank of Kenya.
Dr. Kamau Thugge currently holds the position of governor, having been appointed by President William Ruto on May 15, 2023, after a rigorous selection process conducted by the public service commission. His official term commenced on June 19, 2023, subsequent to parliamentary vetting and approval. He took over from Dr. Patrick Njoroge, who completed two full terms before retiring.
Governors of the Central Bank of Kenya
Since the bank's inception in 1966, the following individuals have occupied the governor role:
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Leon Baranski | 1966–1967 |
| Duncan Ndegwa | 1967–1982 |
| Philip Ndegwa | 1982–1988 |
| Eric Kotut | 1988–1993 |
| Micah Cheserem | 1993–2001 |
| Nahashon Nyagah | 2001–2003 |
| Andrew Mullei | 2003–2007 |
| Njuguna Ndung’u | 2007–2015 |
| Patrick Ngugi Njoroge | 2015–2023 |
| Kamau Thugge | 2023– |