The Central Bank of Kenya on Tuesday welcomed Susan Jemtai Koech as the newly appointed Deputy Governor.
In a statement, CBK governor Patrick Njoroge congratulated Koech on her new role.
“On behalf of the CBK Board, Management and Staff, I take this opportunity to congratulate Dr Koech on her appointment and warmly welcome her to the Bank,” Njoroge said.
She becomes the second female deputy governor of CBK.
Koech who holds a PhD in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Business Administration was appointed by President Ruto.
Ruto communicated the appointment in a gazette notice dated March 10, 2023.
“I, William Samoei Ruto, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, appoint Dr Susan Jemtai Koech to be the deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya for a term of four years,” Ruto said.
She joined CBK after a distinguished career in the banking sector and in the government.
Most recently, she served as principal secretary in the state departments of East African Community, Regional Development and Wildlife.
Her appointment followed her vetting and approval by the National Assembly Finance and Planning Committee after Ruto nominated her to the role in February.
