James Mworia
Dr. James Mworia is the CEO of Centum Investment Company PLC, a leading investment firm in East Africa. Under his leadership, Centum has focused on innovative strategies to enhance investment opportunities in the region. Recently, he announced a partnership with ARISE to develop the $3 billion Vipingo Special Economic Zone in Kenya, which aims to create 500,000 jobs and transform the area into a competitive industrial hub.
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Group Chief Executive James Mworia said in a statement that the first half of the 2026 financial year marks good progress made across the key strategic focus areas.
Centum half-year profit jumps to Sh472m amid debt reprieve
Kenya· 2025-11-29Group Chief Executive James Mworia said in a statement that the first half of the 2026 financial year marks good progress made across the key strategic focus areas.
Centum half-year profit jumps to Sh472m, as debt falls by 12pcKenya· 2025-11-28James Mworia, the outgoing chairman, expressed it was a great honour to lead the board since 2014.
Sidian Bank taps Ex-CS Macharia as board chairmanKenya· 2025-10-24
James Mworia, CEO of Centum Investment Company, said that the Vipingo SEZ provides an opportunity to close a critical gap linking our trade agreements to investment and to production.
Ruto assures investors, lays ground for Sh65b textile plantKenya· 2025-09-17
Dr James Mworia is the Chief Executive Officer of Centum Investment Company Plc.
Centum maintains dividend payout following Sh813 million net profitKenya· 2025-07-15Dr James Mworia, CEO of Centum, said the partnership will leverage ARISE's expertise in managing industrial zones to develop the VSEZ into a manufacturing, logistics, and business park.
Centum and ARISE partner to launch $3 billion Special Economic ZoneKenya· 2025-03-20