KenGen Appoints Former PS as New Board Chairman

In a notice dated Monday, November 2, 2026, KenGen said his experience in engineering, infrastructure development, strategic leadership and corporate governance would support the company’s G2G 2034 strategy as it seeks to strengthen its position in the energy sector.

“The Board of Directors of Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Eng. John Kipngetich Mosonik, CBS, EBS, as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, during a Board meeting held on Monday, November 2, 2026,” read part of the statement.

The board congratulated Mosonik on his appointment and expressed confidence in his leadership as the company pursues its sustainable energy objectives.

Mosonik’s appointment places him at the head of the board responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of KenGen’s operations, investments, and long-term growth plans.

As chairman, he will lead directors in reviewing major business decisions, overseeing corporate governance and guiding the company’s investment priorities as it pursues its G2G 2034 strategy.

His experience in infrastructure development, engineering, energy and corporate governance comes as KenGen seeks to expand its electricity generation capacity, particularly in geothermal energy, and strengthen its position as a leading energy solutions provider.

John Kipngetich Mosonik has more than 35 years of executive experience spanning engineering, telecommunications, infrastructure development, public administration and corporate governance.

He served as Principal Secretary for Infrastructure from 2018 to 2022, during which he spearheaded the development of 6,000 kilometres of rural roads across all 47 counties.

He previously served as Chief Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining under former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.

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In August 2023, Mosonik joined the board of Safaricom PLC as a non-executive director, a position he held until 2026.

He subsequently joined KenGen’s board in December 2025 as a non-executive director, where he chaired the Strategy Committee before being appointed chairman on November 2, 2026.

In January 2026, he was appointed Chancellor of Rongo University for a five-year term. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Business Strategy and Digital Transformation at Kenya Highlands University.

Mosonik holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and Telecommunications from the University of Nairobi.

He also holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Leadership from Northcentral University (USA) and a PhD in Business Administration (Strategic Management) from Moi University, Kenya.

Additionally, he holds postgraduate degrees in Digital Transformation, Strategic Focus, Finance, and Business Administration from internationally recognized universities.

He is also a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (FIEK) and a registered member of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).

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