Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias appointed new KETRACO acting CEO

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has appointed Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias as its Acting Managing Director and CEO effective September 19, 2025.

The appointment was announced by KETRACO Board of Directors Chairman Capt. Mohamed Abdi, after what he said was consultations with 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 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 statement said.

The board also announced the exit of Dr. Eng. John Muoki Mativo, who has been serving 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 endeavors,” said Capt. Abdi.

The board chair noted that Eng. Kibias has over 20 years of experience in the power sector covering design and construction, power system planning, operation, and maintenance.

Prior to his appointment to the helm of the State body, Eng. Kibias has been servuing as KETRACO General Manager for System Operation and Power Management.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture, an MBA in Strategic Management from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, and a Master’s in Nuclear Power Plant Engineering from KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School in South Korea. He is pursuing a PhD in Energy Studies at Moi University.

Eng. Kibias is registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional engineer, is a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), and serves on the Federation of African Engineering Organization (FAEO) Nuclear Committee.

Before joining KETRACO, he held various positions at Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), including Regional Manager, County Manager, and roles in design, construction, planning, and regional coordination.