When he came,Kenyans had mixed feelings over his appointment and his life beliefs was one major issue but that is fast fading out.He is of the Roman Catholic faith and a numerary member of Opus Dei.
The Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge,PhD, is a Kenyan economist and banker has already been named as the best governor in Africa,for his efforts in cleaning up Kenya’s financial sector.
Governor Njoroge has received the African Central Bank Governor of the Year Award during the 51st annual meeting of the African Development Bank in Lusaka, Zambia.
The CBK Governor emerged top for his integrity and the Judges at the fete praised him for re-establishing order in Kenya’s banking industry.
The AfDB termed him an exceptional leader.
Mark you,the award is given to CBK governors who successfully reform and transform the financial sectors of their countries through proper regulation and policies.
Njoroge has taken lead role in pushing banks to lower borrowing costs, has also stepped up scrutiny of lenders to protect depositors’ interests.
