Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has announced the appointment of new chief executives to lead key state corporations in the energy sector. The appointments were made on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and are expected to take effect immediately. Wandayi named Tom Odhiambo Imbo as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO).
Stephen Kipsang Busieney was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Geothermal Development Company Limited (GDC), while Edward Mwirigi Kinyua was named the new Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). According to Wandayi, the appointments were approved in line with the legal provisions governing State corporations and institutions within the energy sector.
The appointments were made pursuant to the State Corporations Act, the Companies Act, and the Energy Act, which provide the framework for the recruitment and appointment of senior officials in the sector. Wandayi stated that the three appointments followed competitive recruitment processes undertaken by the respective boards of directors of KETRACO, GDC, and EPRA.
The Cabinet Secretary expressed confidence in the newly appointed leaders, saying they are expected to play a critical role in advancing the government's agenda for the energy and petroleum sector. Wandayi noted that the appointments are a culmination of rigorous recruitment processes undertaken in accordance with the applicable laws and relevant Human Resource guidelines.
The new appointees will be expected to drive the growth and development of the energy sector in Kenya. KETRACO is responsible for the development and management of the country's electricity transmission infrastructure, while GDC is focused on the development of geothermal resources. EPRA, on the other hand, is responsible for regulating the energy and petroleum sector.
Wandayi's appointments are seen as a move to strengthen the energy sector in Kenya, which is a critical component of the country's economy. The sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by investments in renewable energy and infrastructure development. The new appointees will be expected to build on this momentum and drive further growth and development.
The Kenyan government has been working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state corporations in various sectors, including energy. The appointments of the new chief executives are part of this effort, aimed at ensuring that state corporations are well-managed and able to deliver on their mandates. The government has also been working to increase transparency and accountability in the management of state corporations.
Key points
- The appointments of new chief executives for KETRACO, GDC, and EPRA are expected to drive growth and development in Kenya's energy sector.
- The appointments were made pursuant to the State Corporations Act, the Companies Act, and the Energy Act.
- The new appointees will be expected to play a critical role in advancing the government's agenda for the energy and petroleum sector.
