Troubled KPLC Appoints New Manager

Kenya Power has appointed Geoffrey Waswa Muli as acting managing director, replacing Rosemary Oduor, who has been in the position since August 2021.

Mr Muli will take over from Ms Oduor immediately, according to a statement released by the firm on Tuesday.

Mr Muli is an insider who was the acting general manager in charge of regional coordination at the troubled state-owned electricity distributor prior to his appointment.

He has a master’s degree in business administration (strategic option) and is currently pursuing a doctorate in the same field.

Ms. Oduor succeeded Bernard Ngugi, who resigned last year amid a flurry of changes at the firm.

Mr. Ngugi was the company’s fourth CEO in four years to resign amid a boardroom scandal.

During a string of losses at the utility, he had come under fire from the board and shareholders for his turnaround plans.

He stepped down just two years after being appointed to a three-year term.

Mr Ngugi, who had been with the company for over 32 years, succeeded Jared Othieno, who had been acting CEO since July 2018 following the departure of former CEO Ken Tarus, who was charged in court with conspiracy to commit an economic crime and abuse of office.