Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has elected John Kipngetich Mosonik as its new Board Chairman, taking over leadership of the state-owned power producer.
The company announced his election following a board meeting held on Monday, November 2, 2026, in accordance with the Government Owned Enterprises (GOE) Act, 2025.
Mosonik previously served as a non-executive director of KenGen, where he chaired the strategy committee. His election comes as the company implements its G2G 2034 strategy, which focuses on expanding electricity generation capacity and strengthening its position as an energy solutions provider.
Mosonik has more than 35 years of executive experience across the public and private sectors, covering telecommunications engineering, infrastructure development, energy and strategic governance.
“Prof. Eng. Mosonik is an accomplished technocrat and distinguished leader with over 35 years of executive experience spanning the public and private sectors, particularly in telecommunications engineering, infrastructure, energy and strategic governance,” the post read in part.
He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya and a registered engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
His academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Business Administration in Strategic Leadership from Northcentral University in the United States and a PhD in Strategic Management from Moi University.
He has also undertaken postgraduate studies in digital transformation, finance and project management at universities in Spain and the United Kingdom. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) from the University of Nairobi.
During his public service career, Mosonik served as Principal Secretary for Infrastructure, where he spearheaded the development of approximately 6,000 kilometres of rural roads across all 47 counties.
He has also worked on major telecommunications and oil and gas projects and contributed to the formulation of national industrialisation policy.
Mosonik currently serves as an Associate Professor of Business Strategy and Digital Transformation at Kenya Highlands University and also a Chancellor at Rongo University .
Rongo University has congratulated its Chancellor, Prof. Eng. John Mosonik, CBS, EBS, following his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen). In a message issued on behalf of the university fraternity, Vice Chancellor Prof. Samuel Gudu said the appointment reflected Mosonik’s leadership experience, public service and contribution to institutional governance and national development.
“Rongo University Congratulates Proff. Eng. JohnMosonik,CBS, EBS On His Appointment As Chairman Of The Board Of Directors Of Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC,” read the post in part.
Gudu said the university was proud of Mosonik’s appointment and expressed confidence that his knowledge, strategic insight and leadership experience would contribute to the board’s mandate and the growth of Kenya’s energy sector. He wished him success as he takes up the new responsibility and steers the company’s strategic direction and sustainable energy agenda.
His previous role on the KenGen board involved overseeing strategy through the committee he chaired, including matters relating to the company’s sustainable energy agenda and geothermal ambitions.
In a statement issued following his election, the Board said Mosonik’s experience in engineering, infrastructure development and corporate governance would support his leadership of the company.
“His wealth of experience in engineering, strategic leadership, infrastructure development and corporate governance provides a strong foundation for his leadership of the KenGen Board,” the notice read.
The directors also expressed confidence in his leadership as the company pursues its energy plans.
“We look forward to his visionary leadership and guidance as KenGen continues to deliver sustainable energy solutions and power Kenya’s development.”
Mosonik is expected to assume the chairmanship immediately.
The new chairman takes over as KenGen works towards its G2G 2034 targets, including expanding generation capacity and advancing its geothermal and renewable energy projects.
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