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Head of Public Service Dr. Joseph Kinyua during the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority the official opening of the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC), a flagship initiative under the economic pillar of Kenya’s Vision 2030 at the KICC on July 4, 2022. The NIFC is a new business centre established to provide a more attractive and globally competitive environment that encourages both domestic and foreign investment, supports innovation, and contributes to the overall economic growth of the country. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NAIROBI
Former Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua has been appointed to the position of the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Board of Directors.
The Board of KCB Group Plc. made the announcement after receiving regulatory approval.
Kinyua’s appointment took effect on March 24, 2023.
According to Okumu, the Uhuru Kenyatta era high ranking official is credited with effectively holding a pivotal role in implementing key government initiatives and reforms including the liberalization of the banking sector, the foreign exchange market and the trade and capital accounts of the balance of payments among other initiatives.
Prior to his appointment as the Head of Public Service in 2013, he had served in various senior positions in the government, including as Permanent Secretary to the National Treasury.
