Kenneth Igbomor

Overview

Kenneth Igbomor is a multi award-winning financial journalist, news anchor, and television producer with over 13 years of newsroom experience. He currently serves as West Africa Markets Editor at CNBC Africa, where he leads editorial coverage across the region. CNBC Africa is a leading multi-platform business media brand delivering finance, policy, and economic stories from sub-Saharan Africa.

With a background in Agricultural Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, Kenneth brings a unique perspective to his journalism—connecting economic development, agriculture, and finance to Africa’s broader growth narrative. He anchors and oversees the production of Power Lunch West Africa, Closing Bell West Africa, and Beyond Markets, CNBC Africa’s flagship development-focused program.

Kenneth has been at the forefront of monetary policy coverage in Nigeria and West Africa for over a decade, engaging with central banks, policymakers, and multilateral institutions to decode economic trends and policy shifts. His career has spanned roles in financial planning within Nigeria’s insurance sector to award-winning broadcast journalism.

He has reported from major global platforms such as the World Economic Forum (Davos), Africa Investment Forum (Johannesburg), and the Global Adaptation Summit (Rotterdam) to mention a few. Kenneth holds a master’s degree in Media and Communication, specializing in Media Enterprise, from the Pan-Atlantic University.

Beyond journalism, he serves as a judge for prestigious journalism awards including the Association for International Broadcasting Awards, Thomson Reuters Excellence Awards, and the Pan-African Re-Insurance Journalism Awards. A passionate advocate for Africa’s future, Kenneth also writes fantasy fiction in his spare time and remains deeply committed to telling Africa’s growth story.

Thought Leadership

Kenneth Igbomor has established himself as a leading voice in shaping the investment narrative around Africa. In his role at CNBC Africa, he has spearheaded high-level dialogues with policymakers, business leaders, and investors, creating a trusted platform for insights into Africa’s economic trajectory. His commentary bridges the gap between global capital and African opportunities, highlighting how reforms, innovation, and private capital are transforming markets across the continent.

Kenneth’s thought leadership extends beyond journalism — he is a sought-after moderator and speaker at global investment forums, where he distills complex macroeconomic and policy dynamics into actionable insights for institutional investors. His ability to frame Africa’s growth story within the broader context of global markets has positioned him as a strategic influencer in advancing narratives around frontier markets, sustainable finance, and intra-African trade integration.

By amplifying the voices of Africa’s private sector leaders, Kenneth is helping to redefine perceptions of risk and opportunity, driving more sophisticated investor engagement with the continent.