State Department of Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno has appointed Edward Muriuki as the Acting Director of Meteorological Services.
In a statement on Monday, October 6, Kenya Met announced that Muriuki assumes the role following the retirement of David Gikungu on July 28, 2025.
Muriuki, a seasoned meteorologist with over three decades of experience, has been a dedicated officer at the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) since 1991.
Throughout his long service, he has held several key positions, including Senior Assistant Director in multiple divisions and Deputy Director for Technical and Support Services.
Muriuki has also served as the Principal of the World Meteorological Organization/Regional Training Centre (Institute for Meteorological Training and Research) in Nairobi, and Deputy Director in charge of the Forecasting Services Branch.
He holds a Master of Science degree in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam, a Postgraduate Diploma in Hydrology, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Meteorology from the University of Nairobi.
In his remarks following the appointment, Muriuki expressed gratitude and optimism about the future of the department.
“This appointment marks a significant milestone in my career as a Meteorologist and I look forward to enhancing the science of Meteorology and Hydrology in Kenya.
“I look forward to working closely with all our staff at KMD as well as our partners to improve weather and climate service delivery in the Country,” he said.
The Kenya Meteorological Department is a government agency under the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry.
It is responsible for providing meteorological and climate services across the country.
