Kenya Names New CEOs for KETRACO, GDC and EPRA
Tom Odhiambo Imbo appointed Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)
In Brief
- •Tom Odhiambo Imbo appointed Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)
- •Stephen Kipsang Busieney appointed CEO of Geothermal Development Company Limited (GDC)
- •Edward Mwirigi Kinyua appointed Director General of Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)
- •Appointments approved by Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and take effect immediately
- •Board recruitment processes followed legal and HR guidelines
Why It Matters
The leadership changes in Kenya’s key energy agencies signal a renewed focus on expanding and regulating the country’s electricity and petroleum sectors. With new CEOs at KETRACO, GDC and EPRA, the government aims to accelerate infrastructure development, improve grid reliability and promote renewable energy projects, which are critical for meeting growing domestic demand and achieving national development goals.
Key Details
- KETRACO CEO
- Tom Odhiambo Imbo
- GDC CEO
- Stephen Kipsang Busieney
- EPRA Director General
- Edward Mwirigi Kinyua
- Appointments approved by
- Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi
- Effective date
- Immediately
Context & Background
The appointments come as Kenya seeks to strengthen its energy sector amid growing demand for reliable electricity and renewable resources.
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