Ronoh Kibet to lead geothermal producer KenGen from February 2027
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tuko
Ronoh Kibet Charles will become chief executive of KenGen, Africa’s leading geothermal producer, on 1 February 2027. He will succeed Peter Waweru Njenga, who will retire after a transition period, while the company recorded a profit of 10.48 billion shillings in 2025, according to Tuko.
KenGen, Kenya’s state-owned electricity generation company, has appointed Ronoh Kibet Charles as its incoming managing director and chief executive. He is due to take office on 1 February 2027, following a recruitment process described by the board as rigorous and competitive, TUKO reports.
Kibet is currently KenGen’s director of commercial services. He has more than 17 years’ experience in geothermal development, commercial strategy and renewable energy projects. He notably contributed to the Olkaria green energy park and to the development of the company’s international consultancy activities.
He will succeed Peter Waweru Njenga, who will retire after a transition period intended to organise the handover. KenGen recorded a profit after tax of 10.48 billion Kenyan shillings for the 2025 financial year, TUKO said.
