Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has appointed Ronoh Kibet Charles as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Designate.
KenGen said on Saturday, October 24 that Kibet has been appointed by the Board of Directors through an open recruitment process. Kibet will take over from Engineer Peter Waweru Njenga who is retiring after three years as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
“The transition period will facilitate an orderly handover and continuity in the delivery of KenGen’s strategic priorities,” Ouko announced.
Kibet is currently General Manager for Commercial Services within KenGen. His responsibilities include overseeing energy markets, investments, business development, partnerships, Marketing, corporate communications and sustainability.
The Company Secretary said Kibet brings over 17 years of experience in geothermal development, delivery and business development. His work has contributed to the development of renewable energy, increased international consultancy and the development of Olkaria Green Energy Park.
“His career combines engineering expertise with commercial leadership with contributions to renewable energy development, the expansion of international consultancy services and the advancement of the Olkaria Green Energy Park,” the statement read.
Njenga retires following a profit after tax of KSh10.48 billion for the 2025 financial year. The company has diversified during his tenure as well as expanding its geothermal consultancy. They have completed consultancy in Eswatini.
Kibet will continue this momentum as KenGen looks to expand its business beyond power generation.
Kibet has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Telecommunication and Information Engineering and Project Management respectively from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He is a certified Project Management Professional and certified SAP Project System Consultant.
Furthermore, he has completed the Organisational Leadership programme at Harvard Business School, and has pursued executive education at IESE Business School in Spain, the University of Cape Town, and Strathmore Business School.
The incoming MD holds certification from the Engineers Board of Kenya and maintains professional affiliations with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya and the Geothermal Association of Kenya. He is a holder of the Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW).
The KenGen board thanked Njenga for his leadership and service. They are confident Kibet will improve performance, employee development and drive growth. Kibet will serve in the role until February 1, 2027.