
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.
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