AmCham Kenya is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Muthaura as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 17, 2026.
Paul brings extensive experience spanning financial markets, regulatory reform, corporate leadership, and sustainable finance, joining at a pivotal moment as Kenya and East Africa strengthen trade and investment ties with the United States.
Most recently, he served as CEO of the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI), where he led the development of carbon market and climate finance frameworks across the continent. Prior to ACMI, he served as an Independent Consultant at EMRD Advisory Limited, CEO and Principal Officer of ICEA Lion General Insurance Company, and CEO of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Kenya, where he spearheaded reforms that strengthened market integrity, broadened investor participation, and advanced regulatory innovation.
Angela Nganga,MCIPR, MPRSK, President of the AmCham Kenya Board, expressed confidence in Paul's ability to lead the Chamber through its next phase of growth and impact: "Paul brings a compelling combination of regulatory expertise, private sector leadership, and strategic vision, with a nuanced understanding of Kenya's policy and investment landscape. His track record of driving institutional growth and cross-sector collaboration makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead AmCham into its next chapter, creating greater value for members through stronger advocacy, meaningful engagement, expanded business opportunities, and deeper economic partnerships that further strengthen the ties between Kenya and the United States across the public and private sectors alike."
Paul is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries. He holds qualifications from the University of Warwick, the London School of Economics and Political Science, Maastricht School of Management, KCA University, and the Academy of Executive Coaching. He serves as Trustee of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), on the boards of ICEA LION Asset Management (ILAM) and British American Tobacco Plc (BAT), and as an Independent Member of the Financial Sector Deepening Trust Kenya (FSDK) Program Investment Committee.
We look forward to introducing Paul at the AmCham Member Networking Cocktail on July 24 and the AmCham Business Summit 2026.
Join us in welcoming him.
Following Milly Glass Industries announcement of $25 million at the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO 2026) in March this year, our team led by CEO, John Mwendwa visited the company in Mombasa for an aftercare engagement to learn more about their operations and upcoming expansion plans in Dongo Kundu SEZ.
Milly Glass is a strong example of Kenya’s industrial potential producing approximately 500,000 glass bottles daily, creating over 500 jobs, sourcing 97% of raw materials locally, and investing in renewable energy.
Beyond the official programme, dozens of independent events are taking place around #OOC11 in Mombasa this week, from beach clean-ups to ministerial dialogues and blue finance workshops.
➡️ Browse the Ocean Events Directory: https://t.co/1XtEWHdhAv
Note: these events are not organised by the Government of Kenya or the OOC Secretariat.
#OurOceanKenya #Kenya2026
As Kenya accelerates efforts to unlock the vast potential of its blue economy, the country is positioning itself as a leading destination for sustainable investment across ocean and aquatic resource value chains. Invest Kenya is actively promoting and facilitating investment, innovation, and enterprise growth in this high-potential sector while fostering partnerships that drive economic transformation and job creation.
Invest Kenya is proud to participate in the Unlocking Investment, Innovation & Enterprise Growth in Africa’s Blue Economy High-Level Business Forum in Mombasa, a key precursor event to the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11).
The forum was officially opened by @PSAhassan, Principal Secretary, State Department for Investment Promotion, who highlighted the importance of creating an enabling environment for investment and enterprise growth within the sector. Also present were @PS_Betsy_Njagi, Principal Secretary, State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries, and @ReginaOmbam, Principal Secretary, State Department for Trade.
The engagement brought together government leaders, development finance institutions, investors, innovators, and private sector stakeholders to explore scalable solutions and unlock opportunities across blue economy value chains. Through such engagements, Invest Kenya remains committed to connecting investors with opportunities that support sustainable growth, enhance competitiveness, and contribute to a thriving blue economy in Kenya and across the region.
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