The Chairman of East African Cables, M.G. Waweru, has passed on, the Board of TransCentury has announced.
Waweru has been serving as the EA Cables Board Chairman since 2017.
“He was not only a visionary leader but one with unwavering dedication, insightful guidance, with a pioneering spirit that laid the foundation for the Group’s success,” TransCentury Chairman Shaka Kariuki said in a statement.
“Under his leadership, East African Cables benefitted from his immense experience especially in strengthening of systems and structures.”
Prior to this, Waweru served as the Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority between 2003 and 2012.
His tenure as the taxman saw him awarded the Chief Order of the Burning Spear by the late President Mwai Kibaki for driving high tax collections.
“Dr. Waweru was one of the founding members of TransCentury PLC in addition to other varied fields where he played a key role in steering and ensuring their success,” Kariuki added.
