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Office

Central bank governor, Kenya

Title: Governor

Current holder

Kamau Thugge

In office since 19 Jun 2023.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Central bank governor of Kenya?

Kamau Thugge is the Central bank governor of Kenya, in office since 19 Jun 2023.

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Sources: Central Bank of Kenya (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Kenya in numbers

Population (2025): 53.4 million; 7th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 2,548 US$; 23rd highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 4.1%; 21st highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 5.5%; 30th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 71.3%; 17th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 63.8 years; 35th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2000): 82.2%; 13th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 46; 39th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Central bank governor, Kenya. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/kenya/central-bank-governor