KenGen advertises Managing Director and CEO position
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has advertised the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), inviting qualified candidates to apply. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, KenGen said interested candidates can access the full job description, qualifications and specifications on the company’s careers website. Applicants are required [...] The…
KenGen, the Kenya Electricity Generating Company, recently opened applications for the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO). The company announced the vacancy on August 18, 2026. Interested candidates can find the full job description, qualifications and specifications on KenGen's careers website.
To apply, candidates must submit an application letter, a detailed CV, and copies of their certificates to the Chairman of the Board. The application should be clearly titled and referenced as stated. KenGen has emphasized that any form of canvassing or misrepresentation of qualifications will result in automatic disqualification.
Applicants are encouraged to apply, particularly women, persons with disabilities, and those from marginalized areas. Successful candidates will need to present various clearance certificates, including a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, a clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board, a tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority, a current clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and a current report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau.
Peter Waweru Njenga has been serving as the MD & CEO of KenGen since August 2023, replacing Abraham Serem. The new Managing Director and CEO will oversee Kenya's largest electricity generation company as the country continues to expand power generation capacity and improve the reliability of the national electricity supply.
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