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New CEOs appointed at KETRACO, GDC and EPRA

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi approved the appointment of new chief executive officers for three key institutions in Kenya’s energy sector. The appointments, which take effect immediately, Wandayi said in a statement on September 30. For instance Tom Odhiambo Imbo was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO)…

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has appointed new CEOs to three key state agencies. Tom Odhiambo Imbo has been chosen as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO). Stephen Kipsang Busieney will lead Geothermal Development Company Limited (GDC). Engineer Edward Mwirigi Kinyua has assumed the role of Director General at the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi approved these appointments, which enter into effect immediately. The new appointments follow recruitment processes conducted by the respective boards in line with the law and human resource guidelines. The CS commended the new leaders, who are expected to aid the government's initiatives in the energy and petroleum sector.

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