James Mworia

He is the managing director and chief executive officer of Centum Investment Company,[1] the largest publicly traded private capital firm in Eastern Africa.

Despite having a law degree and several other financial and accounting diplomas and certificates, he accepted this entry-level position.

[6][7] In 2008, at age 30, he was appointed chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director at Centum.

[11] In June 2018, he is expected to leave the board of the NSE, having served his three-year term, and having declined to offer himself for re-election.

[12] In September 2016, he was named the highest paid executive among the five largest corporations in Kenya, with an annual compensation package valued at KES:201.1 million (approx.