Updated 12 November 2026
The Kenya Power CEO is Dr (Eng.) Joseph Siror, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) since 2 May 2023, according to the company’s senior management page checked on 12 November 2026. He reports to a board chaired by Joy Brenda Masinde, an independent non-executive director, and leads a senior team of general managers listed on the same page.
Updated November 2026. All names, titles and biographies below come from Kenya Power’s own Senior Management and Board of Directors pages on kplc.co.ke. Where the company describes its own performance, this page says so.
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Who is the Kenya Power CEO?
Dr Siror holds the title Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and also sits on the board as a director. Kenya Power lists his credentials as B.Sc (Electrical Engineering), LL.B, MBA, PhD, R. Eng., MIEK, MIEEE and FIEK.
| Item | Detail from kplc.co.ke |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr (Eng.) Joseph Siror |
| Role | Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, KPLC |
| In office since | 2 May 2023 |
| Experience | Over 30 years across telecommunications, customs revenue administration, manufacturing, ICT and energy transmission |
| Degrees | PhD in Engineering (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, RFID); MBA; BSc Electrical Engineering (University of Nairobi); bachelor’s degree in law (University of London) |
| Other training | Diploma, Kenya School of Law; Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Radiation Protection, University of Nairobi |
| Professional standing | Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (EBK); Fellow, Institution of Engineers of Kenya; Fellow, National Defence College; member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK); member of the Law Society of Kenya and advocate of the High Court |
The combination is unusual for a utility chief: the Kenya Power CEO is both a registered electrical engineer and an advocate, with a long stint in tax administration technology.
Joseph Siror’s career before Kenya Power
Kenya Power’s profile lists three earlier roles:
- KETRACO: General Manager in charge of Technical Services (System Operations and Power Management) at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company.
- NESC: Director, Science, Technology, Innovation and Communication.
- Kenya Revenue Authority: Senior Assistant Commissioner, Information and Communication Technology.
The company credits him with initiatives to improve operational performance, stabilise the grid, improve customer satisfaction and raise brand visibility, and says his leadership moved Kenya Power “from a loss position to profitability within a year”. That is the company’s own description. For the dividend record behind it, see our Kenya Power dividend history, and for how the share compares with the generator, KenGen vs Kenya Power shares.
The Kenya Power board in 2026
The Board of Directors page listed 13 entries on 12 November 2026, including the company secretary and two alternate directors:
| Name | Board role as listed |
|---|---|
| Joy Brenda Masinde | Chairman of the Board, Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Dr (Eng.) Joseph Siror | Managing Director and CEO |
| Hon. CPA John Mbadi Ng’ongo | Cabinet Secretary, The National Treasury and Economic Planning |
| Mr Alex Wachira | Principal Secretary, State Department of Energy |
| FA. Stephen Ikikii, PhD | Alternate to the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury |
| Eng. Isaac Kiva | Alternate Director to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Energy |
| Logan Christi Hambrick | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Ezekiel Saina | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Dr Caleb Bwauma | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Eng. James Kwanya Rege | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Ruth Muiruri | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Eng. Albert Mugo | Non-Executive Director (non-independent because he holds shares) |
| Imelda Bore | General Manager, Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Company Secretary |
A few profiles stand out. The chair is described as an advocate of 22 years’ standing and Executive Director of the East Africa Centre for Law and Justice. Ezekiel Saina brings more than two decades at KRA. James Rege is a former Member of Parliament for Karachuonyo and former chairman of KETRACO. Ruth Muiruri has been Head of Legal at Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company and Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya). Kenya Power explains that Eng. Albert Mugo is classed as non-independent under the Capital Markets (Public Offers, Listings and Disclosures) Regulations, 2023 because he owns shares in the company.
The senior management team
Below the Kenya Power CEO, the senior management page listed these heads on 12 November 2026:
- Imelda Bore – General Manager, Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Company Secretary (acting from July 2018, confirmed December 2019)
- Stephen Vikiru – General Manager, Finance
- Dr John Ngeno – General Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics
- Cecilia Kalungu – General Manager, Human Resource and Administration
- Robert Kariuki – General Manager, ICT
- Charles Cheruiyot – General Manager, Internal Audit
- Eng. Aggrey Machasio – General Manager, Business Strategy
- Eng. Rosemary Oduor – General Manager, Regional Coordination
- Eng. Kennedy Owino – Acting General Manager, Infrastructure Development
- Eng. Phineas Marete – Acting General Manager, Commercial Services and Sales
- Eng. David Syengo – Acting General Manager, Network Management
- Dr Jeremiah Kiplagat – Director, Institute of Energy Studies and Research
Three of the network and commercial posts were held in an acting capacity when we checked, which is worth watching for future appointments.
Why the Kenya Power CEO matters to you
Kenya Power is the national electricity distributor, so decisions taken by the Kenya Power CEO and board reach every home and business that buys tokens or pays a postpaid bill. Suppliers deal with the supply chain team: our guide to Kenya Power tenders and supplier registration explains the e-procurement portal. Job seekers should use the official route in Kenya Power jobs: how to apply. Customers with token or billing problems can start at our Kenya Power help hub.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the current Kenya Power CEO?
Dr (Eng.) Joseph Siror is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Power, according to kplc.co.ke checked on 12 November 2026.
When was Joseph Siror appointed Kenya Power CEO?
Kenya Power says he was appointed Managing Director and CEO on 2 May 2023.
Who is the chairman of Kenya Power?
Joy Brenda Masinde, listed as Chairman of the Board and an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Where did the Kenya Power CEO work before KPLC?
At KETRACO as General Manager, Technical Services (System Operations and Power Management); at NESC as Director, Science, Technology, Innovation and Communication; and at KRA as Senior Assistant Commissioner, ICT.
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