Nairobi, Kenya – June 18th, 2026 – The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Muthaura as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 17th, 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 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. 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 Muthaura emphasized the importance of deepening commercial partnerships and creating an enabling environment for investment and business growth: “I am honored to join AmCham Kenya at such a consequential moment for U.S.-Kenya commercial relations. 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.”
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.
About AmCham Kenya
The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) is a network of American and Kenyan businesses whose objective is to drive mutual growth and economic prosperity between Kenya and the United States. With a portfolio of over 300 companies, its members include some of the largest multinational corporations and affiliated local companies operating in Kenya across various sectors of the economy. As demonstrated by their long-term, growing investment across various sectors of the Kenyan economy and their continued commercial engagement with Kenyan companies, AmCham members firmly believe in Kenya’s economic potential and provide evidence of the viability of existing opportunities to enhance Kenya-U.S. trade and investment.
We promote and advocate for enabling business environments that facilitate access to market opportunities and foster entrepreneurship and innovation, recognizing the power of trade and investment to catalyze sustainable economic development, build wealth, and reduce socio-economic inequalities. We also support businesses by bridging information gaps regarding trade benefits, market opportunities, standards, and market entry requirements, while providing access to trade facilitation services.
For more information, please contact
Judy Mwanzia
Communications Lead
American Chamber of Commerce Kenya
Email: [email protected]