Former CMA Chief Paul Muthaura Takes Charge at American Chamber of Commerce Kenya

The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) has appointed Paul Muthaura as Chief Executive Officer, effective 17th June, 2026. Mr Muthaura brings extensive experience spanning financial markets, regulatory reform, corporate leadership, and sustainable finance, joining at a critical moment when Kenya and the East Africa region at large are strengthening trade and investment ties with the United States.

Most recently, Paul Muthaura 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, as well as CEO and Principal Officer of ICEA Lion General Insurance Company.  He previously served as CEO of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Kenya.

Ms Angela Ng’ang’a, 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,” Ms Ng’ang’a said.

“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.”

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For his part, Mr Paul Muthaura emphasized the importance of deepening commercial partnerships and creating an enabling environment for investment and business growth. “I am honoured to join AmCham Kenya at such a consequential moment for US-Kenya commercial relations,” he said. “The opportunities to strengthen trade, attract investment, and expand economic collaboration between our countries have never been greater. I look forward to working closely with our members, government partners, investors, and the broader business community to advance a competitive business environment, deepen commercial ties, and unlock new opportunities for growth, innovation, and shared prosperity across Kenya and the region.”

Mr Muthaura 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.