CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge Mourns The Death Of His Mother

Dr. Patrick Njoroge, the outgoing Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya has lost his mother. Mary Agnes Njambi is also the mother to Archbishop Anthony Muheria. Even with two powerful sons, she always kept a low profile and never hit the public.

According to a statement from the family, Mary passed away on Monday as she was undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital. Her family described her as an outstanding Lay Catholic Leader and a community mobilized who showed strength even in her illness.

“She was outstanding in her courage and having mentored her children in diligence. May God rest her soul in eternal peace,” said the family in a statement. She was married to Thomas Ngugi and was blessed with eight children.

Talking of how she raised her children, during the interview for the position of the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, Dr. Patrick Njoroge shocked the country and even the hungry Members of Parliament when he told them that he did not own any asset, not even a house and did not have a wife.

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Meanwhile, President Dr William Ruto on Monday, 15 May 2023, nominated Dr Njoroge’s replacement at the helm of CBK. In a statement issued by Public Service Chief Felix Koskei, former Treasury Principal Secretary Kamau Thugge was appointed to the position.

Dr. Njoroge is expected to retire soon, having served in the position since June 2015. “Mr. Thugge’s appointment followed a competitive recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission,” said Mr Koskei.

The former PS is currently a senior advisor and head of fiscal and budget policy in the Office of the President. He is also a member of President Ruto’s economic council. Mr. Thugge faced corruption charges alongside former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich.

He was accused of conspiracy to commit economic crimes, undue advantage, abuse of office, financial misconduct, engaging in a project without prior planning, and failure to comply with rules and regulations relating to the management of public finances.

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