Paul Muthaura
| Paul Muthaura | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kenya |
| Residence | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Ethnicity | Meru |
| Citizenship | Kenya |
| Alma mater |
University of Warwick (Bachelor of Laws) London School of Economics and Political Science (Master of Laws) Maastricht School of Management (Master of Philosophy) (Doctor of Business Administration) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Business Executive |
| Years active | 2000 — present |
| Known for | Legal Affairs, Business Administration |
| Home town | Nairobi |
| Title |
CEO Capital Markets Authority |
Paul Murithi Muthaura is a lawyer, businessman and administrator in Kenya. He is the current Chairman of the Capital Markets Authority (Kenya). He was appointed to that position on 22 April 2016, retroactive from 2 January 2016.[1][2] Prior to that, he served in the same position, in an acting capacity since July 2012, following the resignation of Stella Kilonzo, in June 2012.[3][4]
Education
He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Warwick and a Master of Laws in Banking and Finance Law, from the London School of Economics and Political Science. According to the website of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Kenya, as of April 2016, he was pursing a Doctorate in Business Administration at the Maastricht School of Management (MSM).[5] He also holds a Master of Philosophy from the MSM.[6]
Career
Muthaura has previously worked as an Emerging Markets Advisor, at the General Secretariat of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), based in Madrid, Spain. Before moving into the regulatory industry he was a senior commercial associate with the law firm of Daly and Figgis Advocates. He is a member of the board of (IOSCO), the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Consultative Committee of the East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA). He is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.[5][6]
See also
Succession table at CMA (Kenya)
| Preceded by Stella Kilonzo 2008 - 2012 |
CEO Capital Markets Authority (Kenya) 2012 - Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent[7] 2012 - Present |
Previous Chief Executives of the CMA (Kenya), include (a) William Chelashaw, who served from 1992 until 1997 and (b) Paul K. Melly, who served from 1998 until 2002.
References
- ↑ Njoroge, Kiarie (22 April 2016). "Muthaura appointed CMA boss after 4-year interim stint". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ↑ Wahito, Margaret. "Muthaura confirmed as CMA boss after acting for 4 years". Nairobi: 98.4 Capital FM.
- ↑ Mwaniki, Charles (8 July 2013). "Muthaura ‘eligible to apply’ for position of CMA chief". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ↑ Rubadiri, Victoria (27 June 2012). "Muthaura picked as acting CMA boss". Nairobi: 98.4 Capital FM. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- 1 2 IRAK (23 April 2016). "Mr. Paul Muthaura, CEO, Capital Markets Authority". Nairobi: Insurance Regulatory Authority of Kenya (IRAK). Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- 1 2 TWF (23 April 2016). "Paul Murithi Muthaura: Biography". The World Folio (TWF). Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ↑ Mwaniki, Charles (8 July 2013). "Muthaura ‘eligible to apply’ for Position of CMA Chief". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 23 April 2016.