Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) Limited has announced the appointment of Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias as the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective September 19, 2025.
He replaces Dr. Eng. John Muoki Mativo, who had served in the role since April 2023.
Eng. Kibias is a seasoned engineer with over 20 years of experience in the power sector. His expertise spans design and construction, power system planning, as well as operation and maintenance. He is also passionate about power systems and renewable energy.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management) from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, and a Master’s in Nuclear Power Plant Engineering from KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School (KINGS), Ulsan, South Korea. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Energy Studies at Moi University.
Eng. Kibias is registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional engineer, is a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), and serves as a committee member of the Federation of African Engineering Organizations (FAEO) Nuclear Committee.
Prior to joining KETRACO as General Manager of System Operation and Power Management, he worked at the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) in various capacities, including Regional Manager in two regions, County Manager in several counties, and in roles spanning design and construction, power system planning, operation and maintenance, and regional coordination.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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