The National Infrastructure Fund Board has appointed James Mworia as the institution's founding Chief Executive Officer, according to Business Today. The Board announced the appointment on Monday, September 7, stating that Mworia secured the position through a competitive recruitment process. He is tasked with building the new State-backed fund from the ground up. The appointment took effect immediately, marking a key step in establishing the fund's leadership structure as it begins operations.

A petition filed before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi seeks to compel Kenya Ports Authority chief executive Captain William Ruto to explain the legal basis for remaining in office after his term expired. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the petition asks the court to determine by what lawful authority Captain Ruto continues to exercise the functions of KPA chief executive, effectively challenging the legitimacy of his continued stay in the position.

Centum Investment Company has announced a leadership change after Chief Executive Officer Dr James Mworia resigned to head the newly established Kenya National Infrastructure Fund, effective 7 September 2026. According to the Centum Board, Thomas Omondi-Achola, the Group's current Chief, will serve as acting CEO. Omondi-Achola is described as a seasoned mathematician and manager. The appointment is in an acting capacity while the firm manages the transition following Mworia's departure to the new state-backed infrastructure fund.

James Mworia, the new CEO of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), has backed listing the NIF Infrastructure Development Fund on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Speaking at Africa Capital Week 2026, Mworia said a listed fund could leverage regulations governing Development Real Estate Investment Trusts (D-REITs) to raise funds for infrastructure projects, according to Capital FM Business.

The Ugandan government is focusing on assembling a capable team to implement its development agenda under the theme "Kisanja No More Sleep." Infrastructure and environmental protection are highlighted as key priorities, with an emphasis on improving service delivery. Engineer David Luyimbazi has been suggested for a prominent position in the Ministry of Works as the government seeks proven technocrats to support these initiatives.

Kenya's High Court has suspended proceedings in a case challenging President William Ruto's 2022 appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries. The petitioners argue that the final list of appointees breached the constitutional requirement that no more than two-thirds of public offices be held by one gender. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the case has been put on hold pending a definitive ruling on which court has jurisdiction to hear the dispute.