The Kenya Power and Lightning Company (KPLC) has announced the appointment of Joseph Siror as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Siror takes over from Geoffrey Muli, who has served in the same capacity since May 2022.

Previously, the new CEO was the General Manager of Technical Services (System Operations and Power Management) at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco).

“The Kenya Power Board of Directors has appointed Dr.(Eng.) Joseph Siror as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the company,” the Board Chairman Joy Masinde announced in a statement.

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Further, Masinde noted that Dr Siror assumes the position previously held by Eng—Geoffrey Muli since May 2022.

Siror has over 30 years of experience in telecommunications, income tax and customs, manufacturing, information communication and technology, and energy transmission.

He has also worked for Kenya Revenue Authority as a Senior Assistant Commissioner at Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation, among others.

He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Engineering from Shanghai Jaiotong University China, among other qualifications.

“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,” she added.