KETRACO APPOINT KIPKEMBOI KIBIAS AS THE ACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has announced leadership changes within its management, appointing Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias as the Acting Managing Director and CEO, effective September 19, 2025. In a statement dated Friday, September 19, 2025, KETRACO’s Board of Directors said the decision followed consultations with various stakeholders.
“The Board of Directors, in consultation with the Chief of Staff & Head of Public Service and the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, wishes to inform the general public of the appointment of Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias as the Acting Managing Director/CEO of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (KETRACO) with effect from 19th September 2025,” the notice read.
At the same time, the Board thanked the outgoing Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Eng. John Muoki Mativo, for his service and contribution to the company. Mativo was appointed in April 2023 by then-Energy CS Davis Chirchir on a three-year renewable contract.
“The Board of Directors would like to appreciate the outgoing Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Eng. John Muoki Mativo, for his invaluable service and contribution to the Company. We wish him well in his future endeavors,” the statement added.
Before the leadership changes were announced, the outgoing CEO appeared to have prior knowledge of the move. In a statement dated Friday, September 19, 2025, accompanied by photos of him being interviewed by various media outlets, Mativo highlighted his achievements during his tenure.
“It’s been a great pleasure sharing my experience and vision to expand the high-voltage grid to ensure Kenya and the region have reliable and adequate power for both present and future needs — a grid that guarantees Kenyans access to cheaper green energy. For God and Country,” he said.