KETRACO, GDC and EPRA get new bosses in energy sector shake-up
The Kenyan government has appointed new leadership for three major energy sector institutions: KETRACO, GDC, and EPRA. These appointments follow a rigorous recruitment process overseen by the respective boards of directors.
Why it matters
Leadership changes in state-run energy corporations significantly impact national infrastructure development and regulatory oversight in Kenya's critical power sector.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 30, CS Wandayi announced the appointment of CPA Tom Odhiambo Imbo as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).
Stephen Kipsang Busieney has been appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Geothermal Development Company (GDC), while Engineer Edward Mwirigi Kinyua takes over as Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
According to the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, the appointments take effect immediately following recruitment processes conducted by the respective boards of directors.
"The appointments, which are to take effect immediately, are a culmination of rigorous recruitment processes undertaken in accordance with the applicable laws and relevant Human Resource guidelines by the respective Boards of Directors of KETRACO, GDC and EPRA," the statement reads.
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