Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced the resignation of Julius Migos Ogamba as Chairman of the Board and his departure as a Director, following his recent appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Education by President William Ruto.

Effective August 8, 2024, this leadership transition comes at a pivotal time for the company as it continues its efforts to uphold its position as Africa’s leading geothermal power producer.


In a public notice, the Board of Directors expressed gratitude to Ogamba for his “dedicated stewardship” over the past two years, during which he “guided the company through national and global milestones.” The board also extended its best wishes to Ogamba as he assumes his new role in the Ministry of Education.

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Simultaneously, KenGen has appointed Hon. Alfred Agoi Masadia as a Non-Executive Director. Masadia, a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience in business, strategic management, and leadership, brings a wealth of expertise to the company. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Government and a master’s in business administration in Strategic Management, both from the University of Nairobi.

Masadia’s professional background includes roles as Marketing Director at Ideal Office Products Limited and CEO at Kingsway Business Systems Limited. Additionally, he served as the Member of Parliament for Sabatia Constituency from 2013 to 2022, participating in several key parliamentary committees, including the Budget Appropriations Committee, Health Committee, and Regional Integration Committee.

The board of KenGen thinks Masadia's broad background in strategic leadership and governance will improve the company's capacity for supervision. "The board stated that the company will greatly benefit from his expertise as we continue to propel the country's and region's economic growth through the provision of reliable electric energy."

Eng. Peter Njenga, Managing Director and CEO of KenGen, reiterated the board's dedication to upholding efficient oversight in order to guarantee the company's long-term viability and boost shareholder value.