KenGen has elected former Infrastructure PS Prof. Eng. John Kipngetich Mosonik as Board Chairman, replacing Alfred Agoi Masadia, who was appointed in December 2024.
Prof Eng. Mosonik is an accomplished technocrat and distinguished leader with over 35 years of executive experience spanning the public and private sectors, including telecommunications engineering, infrastructure, energy and strategic governance
He is a fellow of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya(FIEK) and a registered engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration(DBA) in strategic management from Northcentral University USA and a PhD in strategic management from Moi University. His academic qualifications also include postgraduate studies in Digital Transformation Leadership, Digital Transformation, strategic focus, Finance and Project Management from leading Universities in Spain and the United Kingdom as well as Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering(telecommunications) from the University of Nairobi.
Throughout his distinguished career at various levels, Prof Eng. Mosonik has demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving national development and institutional transformation. Among his notable achievements was spearheading the development of 6,000km of rural roads across 47 counties during his tenure as Principal Secretary for infrastructure. He has also pioneered major telecommunications as well as oil and gas projects and contributed to shaping the national industrialization policy.
Prof Eng. Mosonik has served as Non-Executive Director of KenGen where he chaired the strategic committee, providing oversight in advancing KenGen’s sustainable energy agenda and national geothermal ambitions.
His wealth of experience in engineering, strategic leadership, infrastructure development and corporate governance provides a strong foundation for his leadership in KenGen’s board as the listed state-owned power generating firm pursues its G2G 2034 strategy and strengthen its position as a leading energy solutions provider.
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