Nyangweso Takes Mantle as New KNCCI CEO

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Patrick Nyangweso as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Through a notice in the local dailies, KNCCI President Richard Ngatia described Nyangweso as a focused and experienced professional with over 24 years of experience in planning, policy and project management across the public and private sectors.

“He is a focused leader who has transformed various institutions through the adoption of Change Management Systems and Performance Management tools that has enhanced staff’s productivity and motivation,” he said.

“Nyangweso is a highly experienced and transformative leader, an economist with expertise in budget implementation, monitoring and evaluation, research and financial management.”

Until his appointment, Nyangweso served as the KNCCI Chief Operating Officer and before that he headed various institutions including International Medical Corps and the National Taxpayers Association.

He is currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Nairobi and holds a master’s degree in Projects Planning and Management and a degree in Economics from the same University.

“The board congratulates Nyangweso for the appointment and is confident that he will ably steer the organization’s future growth ambitions,” added Ngatia.