The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has appointed Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias as its Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 19, 2025.
KETRACO’s Board of Directors Chairman, Capt. Mohamed Abdi announced the decision after consultations with the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, as well as Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.
“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,” KETRACO stated.
The board also confirmed the departure of Dr Eng. John Muoki Mativo from his role as Managing Director and CEO.
“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 endeavours,” Capt. Abdi said.
Dr Mativo, who took over leadership of KETRACO in April 2023 on a three-year renewable contract, has left the position before completing his term. While the board did not disclose the reasons for his exit, reports in the media have linked it to concerns around procurement and operational management.
Who is Kipkemoi
Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the power sector. His expertise spans power system design and construction, system planning, operations, maintenance, and renewable energy.
Eng. Kibias brings over 20 years of experience in the power sector, encompassing design and construction, power system planning, operation, and maintenance.
Before he was appointed Acting CEO of KETRACO, he served as the General Manager for System Operation and Power Management at the company.
His career also includes various roles at Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), including Regional Manager, County Manager, and positions in design and construction, power system planning, operation, maintenance, and regional coordination.
Kibias holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, an MBA in Strategic Management from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, and a Master’s degree in Nuclear Power Plant Engineering from KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School in South Korea. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Energy Studies at Moi University.
He is a registered professional engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya and a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
Additionally, he serves on the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO) Nuclear Committee.
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