The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) has appointed Paul Muthaura as its new Chief Executive Officer, as the organization seeks to strengthen trade and investment relations between Kenya and the United States.
Muthaura joins the chamber with extensive experience in financial markets, regulatory reform, corporate leadership, and sustainable finance, at a time when Kenya and the wider East African region are pursuing deeper commercial partnerships with the United States.
Before taking up the new role, Muthaura served as Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI), where he led the development of carbon market and climate finance frameworks across Africa.
He has also held senior leadership positions, including Independent Consultant at EMRD Advisory Limited, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer of ICEA Lion General Insurance Company, and Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Kenya.
During his tenure at the CMA, he spearheaded reforms aimed at strengthening market integrity, expanding investor participation, and promoting regulatory innovation within Kenya’s capital markets sector.
AmCham Kenya Board President Angela Ng’ang’a said Muthaura’s wealth of experience and strategic leadership credentials make him well-positioned to guide the chamber through its next phase of growth.
“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,” said Ng’ang’a.
She added that his track record in driving institutional growth and fostering collaboration across sectors would help create greater value for chamber members through stronger advocacy, enhanced engagement, expanded business opportunities, and deeper economic partnerships between Kenya and the United States.
According to Ng’ang’a, AmCham Kenya remains committed to strengthening ties between the public and private sectors while promoting investment and trade opportunities that contribute to economic growth in both countries.
Speaking following his appointment, Muthaura said he was honored to join the organization at a critical period for U.S.-Kenya commercial relations.
“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,” he said.
Muthaura noted that he looks forward to working closely with chamber members, government institutions, investors, and the wider business community to promote a competitive business environment and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.
He said efforts to deepen commercial ties between Kenya and the United States would help drive shared prosperity while enhancing the region’s attractiveness as an investment destination.
“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,” he added.
Muthaura is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries. He holds academic and professional 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 also serves as a Trustee of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), sits on the boards of ICEA LION Asset Management and British American Tobacco Plc, and is an Independent Member of the Financial Sector Deepening Trust Kenya (FSDK) Program Investment Committee.
AmCham Kenya is a network of American and Kenyan businesses focused on promoting mutual economic growth and prosperity between the two countries. The chamber represents more than 300 companies, including multinational corporations and local firms operating across various sectors of the Kenyan economy.
The organization advocates for a conducive business environment that supports trade, investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation while helping businesses access market opportunities and trade facilitation services.
AmCham Kenya says its members continue to demonstrate confidence in Kenya’s economic potential through sustained investments and commercial engagement, highlighting opportunities to further expand Kenya-U.S. trade and investment relations.
By Anita Kariuki
