Eng. Luka Kipchumba Kimeli Appointed New KeNHA Director General

The Board of Directors of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has appointed Eng. Luka Kipchumba Kimeli as the new Director General, effective February 17, 2026.

In a staff communication dated February 18, 2026, the board said the appointment was made in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport and followed a competitive and transparent recruitment process conducted in line with the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and other applicable public service procedures.

Eng. Kimeli brings 27 years of experience in infrastructure development, strategic programme delivery and public sector leadership within the roads subsector. The board expressed confidence in his ability to steer KeNHA toward greater efficiency, accountability and service excellence, while delivering safe, resilient and world-class highway infrastructure to support Kenya’s national growth and regional integration.

The board congratulated Eng. Kimeli on his appointment and assured him of its full support as he assumes office, underscoring KeNHA’s commitment to strengthening the country’s road network and improving connectivity across the nation.