Joseph Kinyua Appointed to KCB Board of Directors

A statement from KCB group secretary Bonnie Okumu states that Kinyua’s appointment took effect on March 24, 2023

Former Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua has been appointed non-executive director at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) group

A statement from KCB group secretary Bonnie Okumu states that Kinyua’s appointment took effect on March 24, 2023.

Moreover, the Board of KCB Group Plc. made the announcement of Kinyua’s appointment after receiving regulatory approval.

“Dr. Kinyua is the immediate former Head of Public Service. He has had an illustrious career spanning over 44 years in public service and has a wealth of experience in public administration,” KCB Group Company Secretary Bonnie Okumu stated.

In addition, Okumu said the former head of public service 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 others.

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Furthermore, Mr. Kinyua had served in various senior positions in the government, including as Permanent Secretary to the National Treasury prior to his appointment as the Head of Public Service in 2013 by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Joseph Kinyua served as Permanent Secretary in 2002, just a few months before President Daniel Moi retired. Moreover, he has had an illustrious career spanning four decades that saw him serve four Presidents.