NCBA taps Muhoho Kenyatta for non-executive director role
By Steve Ireri, November 26, 2025NCBA Group PLC has announced the appointment of seasoned business executive Muhoho Kenyatta as a Non-Executive Director, with the appointment set to take effect on Monday, December 1, 2025.
In an appointment notice issued on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, NCBA described Muhoho as an accomplished and versatile business leader with more than thirty-five years of experience in steering and expanding enterprises across East Africa.
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“Mr. Kenyatta is an accomplished business executive with over 35 years of experience in leading and developing businesses across East Africa, spanning diverse sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, and banking,” NCBA stated.
According to the Board, Muhoho has built an impressive track record in corporate leadership, governance, and strategic growth, having previously served on the boards of several top national and industry development bodies.
These include the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, the Kenya Dairy Board, the Kenya Dairy Processors’ Association, the Kenya Shippers Council, and the Kenya Sisal Board, among others, giving him expansive industry insight and credibility.
“He has previously served on the boards of several national and industry development organisations, including the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Kenya Private Sector Alliance, Kenya Dairy Board, Kenya Dairy Processors’ Association, Kenya Shippers Council, and Kenya Sisal Board, among others,” the notice added.
NCBA further noted that Muhoho is not new to the Group, as he previously served as Deputy Chairman of one of NCBA’s predecessor institutions between 2000 and 2019, in addition to having served as a director of NCBA Bank Uganda.
He currently plays an active role in the Group’s digital transformation initiatives as a member of the Board of LOOP DFS Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of NCBA Group PLC that focuses on digital financial solutions.
“Mr. Kenyatta has previously served as Deputy Chairman of one of the predecessor institutions of NCBA between 2000 and 2019, and as a director of NCBA Bank Uganda. He continues to support the Group’s growth in its digital strategy as a member of the Board of LOOP DFS Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NCBA Group PLC,” the statement added.
Muhoho holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Economics and Political Science from Williams College in Massachusetts, United States of America.
He also completed the Pan-African Advanced Management Programme delivered jointly by IESE Business School of the University of Navarra in Spain and Strathmore University Business School.
In addition, he has several executive leadership and corporate governance certifications that complement his professional experience.
While welcoming him back into the institution’s leadership structure, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora stated that the Board was pleased with the appointment and expressed confidence that Muhoho’s wealth of experience would continue to strengthen the Group’s strategic direction and growth trajectory.
“The Board congratulates Mr. Kenyatta on his appointment and welcomes him to the NCBA Group PLC Board. By order of the Board,” the notice added.