Kenya Power Appoints New CEO

Kenya Power on Tuesday, May 2 appointed Joseph Siror as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the monopoly firm.

The power supplier announced in a statement that Siror will take over from Geoffrey Muli who has held the position since May 2022.

Kenya Power recognised Siror's vast experience in the business field where he has had stints in various companies, including the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).

A portrait of newly-appointed Kenya Power Managing Director, Joseph Siror. /KETRACO

"The Kenya Power Board of Directors has appointed Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Dr Siror assumes the position previously held by Eng. Geoffrey Muli since May 2022.

"Prior to his appointment, Dr Siror was General Manager in charge of Technical Services (System Operations and Power Management) at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO)," Kenya Power stated in part.

According to the utility firm, Siror has experience spanning over 30 years in diverse business portfolios, ranging from telecommunications; income tax and customs; manufacturing, information communication, and technology and energy transmission.

He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University (China) majoring in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Nairobi.

He also holds a bachelor's degree in law from the University of London, a pre-Kenya School of Law certificate from Riara University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Radiation Protection from the University of Nairobi.

Siror previously worked as a Director of Science, Technology Innovation and Communication at the National Economic and Social Council (NESC).

He has also served as a Senior Assistant Commissioner at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); the Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation and at Firestone East Africa Limited as an Executive Engineer and Senior Systems Analyst respectively.

"Dr Siror is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK). He is also a Corporate Member of the Institute of Engineers in Kenya (IEK).

"Dr Siror brings a wealth of experience, expertise, integrity and energy to the company. His time in the public sector as well as his training and knowledge will help provide Kenya Power with a fresh start and build on the past success to deliver an exciting new strategic direction for the Company," added the board.

Siror was praised as highly qualified and well respected in his field, with the Board expressing eagerness to work with him in meeting the company's corporate goals.

"The Board takes this opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment.

"The Board also wishes to recognize and appreciate the services of both Eng. Muli and Eng. Rosemary Oduor, who served in an acting capacity from April 2021 to May 2022 and remains key to the Company's transition strategy," the board concluded.

A Kenya Power employee carries out repairs on Haile Selassie Road, Mombasa. /DAILY NATION